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AJ12 COU

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,558 mi
Last recorded16,558 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 COU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 16,558 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 13,434 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Slight uneven tyre wear

LED bulb fitted but still emits correct pattern

Nearside side car tyre has slight perishing to side wall but not considered to reduce structural integrity

Pass 17 Nov 2023 10,754 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 10,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 10,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 10,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 10,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 10,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 9,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 8,889 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,571 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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AJ12 COU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 7,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ12 COU, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ12 COU registered?

AJ12 COU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AJ12 COU safe to buy?

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