Royal Enfield BULLT
Real ownership data from 1,181 UK BULLT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BULLT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 12.8% |
| Electrical | major | 10.1% |
| Tyres | major | 9.3% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 8.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7.4% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 6.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5.4% |
| Frame and structure | major | 4.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
BULLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 | 3,034 mi | 188 | 100% |
| 2017 | 85 | 4,918 mi | 542 | 91.67% |
| 2016 | 395 | 5,214 mi | 379 | 89.64% |
| 2015 | 385 | 5,617 mi | 486 | 90.18% |
| 2014 | 208 | 5,392 mi | 348 | 88.97% |
| 2013 | 31 | 6,626 mi | 692 | 86.86% |
| 2012 | 14 | 6,952 mi | 859 | 86.96% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2,236 mi | 323 | 85.71% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2,261 mi | 58 | 88.89% |
BULLT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Royal Enfield BULLT?
Across 1,181 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.8% of all recorded faults), electrical (10.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (9.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Royal Enfield BULLT?
The median Royal Enfield BULLT in the UK has covered 5,295 miles, and typically rides about 431 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,420 and 9,110 miles.
Is the Royal Enfield BULLT reliable?
89.63% of Royal Enfield BULLT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.04 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,181 Royal Enfield BULLT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.