Royal Enfield Bullt Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Royal Enfield Bullt reliable? We analysed 7,007 real MOT tests across 1,185 vehicles to find out.
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The Royal Enfield Bullt is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Royal Enfield Bullt.
Royal Enfield Bullt Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Royal Enfield Bullt. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Royal Enfield Bullt MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Royal Enfield Bullt to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Royal Enfield Bullt Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Royal Enfield Bullt models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Royal Enfield Bullt Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Royal Enfield Bullt owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Royal Enfield Bullt MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Royal Enfield Bullt year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 443 | 91.6% | 2,192 | 4,359 | 7,788 |
| 2016 | 2,206 | 90.3% | 1,978 | 4,214 | 7,460 |
| 2015 | 2,426 | 90.9% | 2,390 | 4,554 | 8,005 |
| 2014 | 1,374 | 90.3% | 2,374 | 4,782 | 8,062 |
| 2013 | 188 | 87.8% | 1,983 | 5,030 | 8,847 |
| 2012 | 73 | 87.7% | 2,378 | 5,673 | 8,191 |
How Long Does a Royal Enfield Bullt Last?
Based on 1,185 Royal Enfield Bullt vehicles on UK roads.
Royal Enfield Bullt Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Royal Enfield Bullt MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Royal Enfield Bullt
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.6% MOT pass rate from 443 tests
87.7% MOT pass rate from 73 tests
The best year to buy a used Royal Enfield Bullt is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 443 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Royal Enfield Bullt Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Enfield Bullt THIS CAR | 90.5% | 7,007 | 4,470 mi | 13 yrs |
| Royal Enfield Bullet 500 | 89.5% | 29,852 | 6,990 mi | 32 yrs |
| Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 | 91.7% | 9,779 | 4,502 mi | — yrs |
| Royal Enfield Bullet 350 | 90.5% | 8,105 | 6,317 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo Life | 90.6% | 6,008 | 22,439 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Royal Enfield Bullet 500 (89.5% pass rate) and the Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 (91.7% pass rate), the Royal Enfield Bullt sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Royal Enfield Bullt has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 7,007 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Royal Enfield Bullt with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Royal Enfield Bullt owner drives around 384 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Royal Enfield Bullt models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.