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BF61 DPU

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,138 mi
Last recorded11,138 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 DPU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 11,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 10,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 10,700 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 10,444 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 10,444 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 10,171 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 10,171 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 10,004 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 9,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 9,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 6,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 6,103 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 6,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 4,141 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 4,053 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 3,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 3,698 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America 865?

Based on 6,333 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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BF61 DPU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 8,934 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 America 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BF61 DPU registered?

BF61 DPU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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