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VX12 EYG

2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Efi

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,612 mi
Last recorded8,612 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Efi4,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 EYG
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet Efi
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 8,612 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 8,475 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 7,313 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 6,077 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 6,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 3,907 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 3,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 3,754 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 3,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 2,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 1,914 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 1,908 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet Efi?

Based on 801 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 2
Drive chain excessively loose 2
Drive chain worn to excess 2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system complete exhaust insecure 1
reflector on sidecar missing 1
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VX12 EYG is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Efi in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.6% with a typical mileage of 4,517 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 Efi fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX12 EYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet Efi typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX12 EYG registered?

VX12 EYG is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Efi, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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The MOT history for VX12 EYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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