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EK12 TVW

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,813 mi
Last recorded3,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 TVW
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 3,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 2,758 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 2,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 2,185 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 2,185 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 1,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 839 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 4,525 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 6,853 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 4,024 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 3,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 3,023 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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EK12 TVW is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Orange 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 EK12 TVW, 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 EK12 TVW registered?

EK12 TVW is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 TVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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