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A12 BVL

2016 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,923 mi
Last recorded5,923 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Bonneville6,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BVL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 5,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 4,962 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 3,721 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 1,989 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffled after market system fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 1,989 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffled after market system fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 93 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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A12 BVL is a 2016 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 6,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 10 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 BVL registered?

A12 BVL is a 2016 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is A12 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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