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DG12 BNK

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Silver Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,575 mi
Last recorded18,575 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 BNK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 18,575 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 17,281 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 17,281 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 16,939 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 11 Apr 2023 16,939 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 15,963 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 15,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018
Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,740 miles

Central Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 14,183 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Mudguard Missing

Fail 5 May 2015 14,175 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Chain guard missing

Front Mudguard Missing

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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DG12 BNK is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Silver with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 BNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 BNK registered?

DG12 BNK is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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