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2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,514 mi
Last recorded30,514 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 EUR
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 30,514 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 28,642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 26,757 miles

Rear Light cracking of rubber on side wall.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 24,374 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 22,259 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 22,259 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre sidewall is cracking but not excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2021 21,151 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 20,589 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 20,589 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 18,524 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 16,871 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre starting to perish on side walls

Rear brake slightly sticking

Rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 3 Feb 2017 14,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 11,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 5,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BL61 EUR is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL61 EUR, 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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BL61 EUR is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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