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HHR 280K

2012 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Diesel 349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,698 mi
Last recorded4,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet4,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 280K
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 4,698 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 4,537 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 4,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 3,573 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 2,782 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 2,323 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 2,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 2,070 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 511 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 1 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 54 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 54 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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HHR 280K is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 349cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 4,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHR 280K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 14 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HHR 280K registered?

HHR 280K is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is HHR 280K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHR 280K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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