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SJ12 HKM

2012 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,700 mi
Last recorded12,700 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet4,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 HKM
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 12,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 8,315 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 3,819 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 3,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 3,484 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 2,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 1,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 127 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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SJ12 HKM is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet 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 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 SJ12 HKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ12 HKM registered?

SJ12 HKM is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is SJ12 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 HKM 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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