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B11 NVL

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,173 mi
Last recorded27,173 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 NVL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 26,898 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 26,198 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 25,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension shock dust cover split

Pass 13 Dec 2021 21,429 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 20,303 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,877 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 16,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,539 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 7,514 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 5,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville 865?

Based on 6,992 MOT tests across 666 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
611
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
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B11 NVL is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 8,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B11 NVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B11 NVL registered?

B11 NVL is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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The MOT history for B11 NVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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