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B12 RSF

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,458 mi
Last recorded22,458 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 RSF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 22,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 19,449 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 19,089 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 18,871 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 16,865 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 16,862 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,548 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 16,542 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,462 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 16,098 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 16,098 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,531 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,970 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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B12 RSF is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 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 B12 RSF, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B12 RSF registered?

B12 RSF is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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