Bullit HERO 125
Real ownership data from 697 UK HERO 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common HERO 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 16% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 9.5% |
| Brakes | major | 8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 5.5% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
HERO 125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 1,276 mi | — | 66.67% |
| 2022 | 38 | 1,505 mi | 951 | 75% |
| 2021 | 174 | 3,214 mi | 942 | 74.44% |
| 2020 | 172 | 2,897 mi | 834 | 68.26% |
| 2019 | 118 | 2,898 mi | 614 | 70.29% |
| 2018 | 132 | 3,284 mi | 591 | 67.2% |
| 2017 | 55 | 2,307 mi | 648 | 70.87% |
HERO 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Bullit HERO 125?
Across 697 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (16% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (9.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Bullit HERO 125?
The median Bullit HERO 125 in the UK has covered 2,878 miles, and typically rides about 744 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,298 and 5,473 miles.
Is the Bullit HERO 125 reliable?
69.79% of Bullit HERO 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.12 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 697 Bullit HERO 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.