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AY62 WVU

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,438 mi
Last recorded15,438 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WVU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,438 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 14,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 14,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 12,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

mirrors removed

Pass 29 Apr 2021 11,236 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / grooved by brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front master cylinder reservoir insecure

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 11,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / grooved by brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front master cylinder reservoir insecure

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 8,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 7,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 3,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 3,031 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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AY62 WVU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Orange 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 AY62 WVU, 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 AY62 WVU registered?

AY62 WVU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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