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LX61 FVS

2012 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

366 mi
Last recorded366 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet4,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 FVS
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 366 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 366 miles

All direction indicators not working All indicators are flashing with the switch in left or right position (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 252 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 22 miles

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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LX61 FVS is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX61 FVS, 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 LX61 FVS registered?

LX61 FVS is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is LX61 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 FVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX61 FVS have outstanding finance?

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