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FP12 VZV

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,023 mi
Last recorded16,023 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VZV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 16,023 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 15,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 13,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 13,374 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 13,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 12,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 12,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 10,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 7,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,751 miles

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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FP12 VZV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FP12 VZV, 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.

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What year was FP12 VZV registered?

FP12 VZV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is FP12 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VZV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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