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W371 XAH

2012 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,964 mi
Last recorded57,964 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet4,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 XAH
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,964 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 57,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 57,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,637 miles

Daytime MOT only. For use during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility. No indicators fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

No lights fitted at time of test

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 57,637 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,303 miles

no lights only to be used during daylight hours and not used at time of seriously reduced visibility

Fail 15 Apr 2014 56,303 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,791 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,432 miles

advise! main stand twisted and cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2012 53,432 miles

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

advise head lamp tell tail not working advise fuel tank bolts advise main stand twisted and cracked

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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W371 XAH is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W371 XAH, 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 W371 XAH registered?

W371 XAH is a 2012 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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