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BU12 CYL

2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Efi

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,289 mi
Last recorded7,289 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Efi4,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 CYL
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet Efi
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2025 7,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 7,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 7,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 6,890 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 6,576 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 6,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 5,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 5,876 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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BU12 CYL is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Efi in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU12 CYL, 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 BU12 CYL registered?

BU12 CYL is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet Efi, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BU12 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 CYL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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