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BL12 OTR

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,956 mi
Last recorded4,956 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 OTR
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 4,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 3,882 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 3,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 3,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 3,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 3,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 3,228 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 2,809 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 2,371 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 2,037 miles

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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BL12 OTR is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL12 OTR, 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 BL12 OTR registered?

BL12 OTR is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BL12 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 OTR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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