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DG02 BON

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,523 mi
Last recorded4,523 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 BON
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 4,523 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 4,523 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 4,428 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 4,428 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 4,422 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 4,422 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 4,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 3,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 3,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 3,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 2,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 1,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 1,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 1,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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DG02 BON is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG02 BON, 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 DG02 BON registered?

DG02 BON is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is DG02 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 BON shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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