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EJ12 DTX

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,821 mi
Last recorded66,821 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DTX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 66,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both tyres are perished/damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 62,202 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,730 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 43,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,084 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 36,081 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 22,570 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,180 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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EJ12 DTX is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Orange with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EJ12 DTX, 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 EJ12 DTX registered?

EJ12 DTX is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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