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AU12 XAW

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,555 mi
Last recorded28,555 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XAW
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 28,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 27,552 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 26,517 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 26,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 25,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,128 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 20,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 19,228 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 18,334 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 12,857 miles

Slight rub between rear tyre and l/h saddle bag

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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AU12 XAW is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AU12 XAW, 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 AU12 XAW registered?

AU12 XAW is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AU12 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XAW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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