Royal Enfield Bullt MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.8 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Royal Enfield Bullt tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.6%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake13.3%

   6 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear11.1%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Audible warning not working11.1%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber6.7%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.7%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.7%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.7%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A lamp missing or inoperative6.7%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.7%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded4.4%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.4%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Royal Enfield Bullt tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.3%

   29 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.1%

   21 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.7%

   18 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted1.9%

   13 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.8%

   12 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.3%

   9 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.9%

   6 tests

8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn0.8%

   5 tests

What gets tested

The Bullt fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

7,454

Test classes

class 2: 666 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Royal Enfield Bullt?

88.3% unadjusted, from 667 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Royal Enfield Bullt fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 15.6% of failed Royal Enfield Bullt tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (13.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Royal Enfield Bullt usually have at its MOT?

7,454 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.