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FL12 BUV

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,558 mi
Last recorded14,558 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BUV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 14,558 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 14,497 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 14,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 13,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 13,897 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 13,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 12,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 11,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 10,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 9,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 8,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,176 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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FL12 BUV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FL12 BUV, 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 FL12 BUV registered?

FL12 BUV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FL12 BUV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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