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EY61 SBU

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,495 mi
Last recorded48,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 SBU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 48,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 48,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 47,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2022 46,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,128 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,222 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 45,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,064 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,064 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,277 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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EY61 SBU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY61 SBU, 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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EY61 SBU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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