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BL61 EUZ

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,517 mi
Last recorded32,517 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 EUZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 32,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 30,199 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 28,749 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 28,749 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,727 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 25,560 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,693 miles

Cut to front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,411 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 14,411 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,135 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 11,108 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

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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BL61 EUZ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black 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 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 BL61 EUZ, 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 BL61 EUZ registered?

BL61 EUZ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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