Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Bullit Hero 125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Bullit Hero 125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Bullit Hero 125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Bullit Hero 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles, the 2018 Bullit Hero 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.6%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Bullit Hero 125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Bullit Hero 125 (2018)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Bullit Hero 125

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2018 Bullit Hero 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2018 Bullit Hero 125 passes its MOT first time in only 65.6% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these bikes need more attention to stay legal. The good news is that dangerous defects are uncommon at 9.8%, so safety-critical issues are not a widespread pattern.

At 4,558 miles on average, these bikes are running low mileage for their age, yet they're still picking up 0.8 failures and 2.8 advisories per vehicle on test. Brake and lighting work are clearly the weak spots—budget for preventive maintenance on these systems before your first MOT, and don't skip pre-test checks on consumables.

We have limited data for the 2018 Bullit Hero 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

65.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

9.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 3.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–6k

For context

These stats describe 132 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Bullit Hero 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

3,467

typical

1,754

low mileage

6,169

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Bullit Hero 125 vehicles fall between 1,754 and 6,169 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,754 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 1,754–6,169 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Bullit Hero 125s sit.

⚠ Over 8,328 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Bullit Hero 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2018 Bullit Hero 125s are still active.

41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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