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FP12 VZJ

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,998 mi
Last recorded12,998 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VZJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 12,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 12,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 11,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 11,133 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 11,110 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 11,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 10,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 10,858 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 10,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 10,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,598 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,450 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 10,267 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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FP12 VZJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP12 VZJ, 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 FP12 VZJ registered?

FP12 VZJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FP12 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VZJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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