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LJ12 JLV

2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,452 mi
Last recorded4,452 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi4,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 JLV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet Classic Efi
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 4,452 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has crazing to sidewalls

Tyre has crazing to sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2025 4,355 miles

Front cracked tyre wall

Rear cracked tyre walls

Fail 25 Apr 2025 4,349 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam stuck on high beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front cracked tyre wall

Rear cracked tyre walls

Pass 22 Apr 2024 4,134 miles

Front front tyre starting to perish / multi cracks tyre walls

Rear rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2019 3,822 miles

Central Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2018 3,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 2,739 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 2,739 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 2,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 2,254 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 1,849 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi?

Based on 2,170 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Headlamp aim too high 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
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LJ12 JLV is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 4,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 JLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ12 JLV registered?

LJ12 JLV is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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