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FL61 ETE

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,548 mi
Last recorded9,548 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 ETE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 9,548 miles

Front front tyre, faint cracks on side wall

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2025 9,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 7,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 7,727 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 7,637 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 6,654 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 5,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 5,343 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 5,067 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 5,067 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 4,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 4,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 3,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 3,154 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 3,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America 865?

Based on 6,333 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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FL61 ETE is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 8,934 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 America 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL61 ETE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL61 ETE registered?

FL61 ETE is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is FL61 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 ETE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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