ROYAL ENFIELD BULLIT
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The BULLIT's first-time pass rate has fallen 16.9 points since 2006, 96.9% to 80.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage BULLIT passes first time 87.7% of the time; by 30k that's 95.1%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a BULLIT
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
19 | 55.9 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 17.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 11.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 5.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 5.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 2.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the BULLIT beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the BULLIT.
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