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FE12 SUY

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,894 mi
Last recorded15,894 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 SUY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 15,894 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 14,838 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 14,838 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 14,501 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 13,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 13,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 12,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 12,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 10,587 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 10,587 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 9,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,363 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 9,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 9,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,757 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 7,010 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 7,010 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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FE12 SUY is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Orange with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE12 SUY, 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 FE12 SUY registered?

FE12 SUY is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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