Bullit HERO 50
Real ownership data from 129 UK HERO 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common HERO 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 20.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Wheels | major | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
HERO 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45 | 4,352 mi | 894 | 60% |
| 2020 | 80 | 4,938 mi | 914 | 72.8% |
HERO 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Bullit HERO 50?
Across 129 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (20.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (3.6% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (3.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Bullit HERO 50?
The median Bullit HERO 50 in the UK has covered 4,896 miles, and typically rides about 914 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,433 and 7,516 miles.
Is the Bullit HERO 50 reliable?
69.15% of Bullit HERO 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.41 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 129 Bullit HERO 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.