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VX61 KCU

2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,692 mi
Last recorded16,692 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi4,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 KCU
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet Classic Efi
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 16,692 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 16,692 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 16,382 miles

Front brake binding slightly.

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Side car. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 16,093 miles

Chain loose.

Pass 24 May 2021 15,802 miles

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

Front brake binding.

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Side car suspension arm bush/bearing. Greased via grease nipple at time of test, play reduced. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 15,802 miles

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

Front brake binding.

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Side car suspension arm bush/bearing. Greased via grease nipple at time of test, play reduced. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Side car suspension arm bearing/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 15,312 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 13,743 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 11,922 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 11,164 miles

Play in side car axle/radius arm bush/bearing.

Slight exhaust blow at front section area.

Pass 18 May 2016 9,830 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Rear tyre ON the legal limit.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 7,688 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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VX61 KCU is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX61 KCU, 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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VX61 KCU is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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