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FD12 VLT

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,008 mi
Last recorded28,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VLT
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 28,008 miles

Front pads 70% worn

R/h/r foot peg will not retract

Pass 3 Jul 2025 26,676 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 26,652 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 22,252 miles

centre stand rubbing on chain

Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,300 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 17,300 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 10,261 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 10,052 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 9,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 9,535 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 9,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,709 miles

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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FD12 VLT 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 85.7%.

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 FD12 VLT, 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 FD12 VLT registered?

FD12 VLT is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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