Royal Enfield Bullet 350 (2007)
2007 Royal Enfield Bullet 350
CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2007 Royal Enfield Bullet 350. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Bullet 350 passes its MOT first time in 84.1% of cases, which is a solid 4 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, and only 7% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. With an average of just 0.6 failures per vehicle and 2.1 advisories, this is a mechanically straightforward motorcycle that rarely surprises owners with major issues.
The median mileage of 5,656 miles is notably low for a 17-year-old bike, suggesting most surviving examples are cherished hobby machines rather than commuters, which correlates with their reliability. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the fuel system and electrics—the main culprits in those 2.1 average advisories—since these older Royals can be neglected if stored long-term.
What to check before buying a 2007 Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 113 | 83.8% | 0.61 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vehicles fall between 2,809 and 10,373 miles.
2007 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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