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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 21.7% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 2.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Other | major | 1.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
HERO 125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 1,276 mi | — | 66.67% |
| 2022 | 38 | 1,505 mi | 1,304 | 77.14% |
| 2021 | 174 | 3,125 mi | 804 | 74.31% |
| 2020 | 172 | 2,892 mi | 834 | 68.75% |
| 2019 | 118 | 2,991 mi | 684 | 70.29% |
| 2018 | 132 | 3,284 mi | 610 | 67.03% |
| 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 lights and indicators (21.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (3.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Bullit HERO 125?
The median Bullit HERO 125 in the UK has covered 2,853 miles, and typically rides about 749 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,293 and 5,442 miles.
Is the Bullit HERO 125 reliable?
69.91% of Bullit HERO 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.55 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.