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BJ12 OVY

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,404 mi
Last recorded17,404 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OVY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 17,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 17,395 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 17,395 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch failed - replaced on test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,199 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 17,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 17,127 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 16,072 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 15,899 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 14,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 14,200 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2017 14,200 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,401 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,553 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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BJ12 OVY is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Orange with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ12 OVY, 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 BJ12 OVY registered?

BJ12 OVY is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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