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GF12 RKV

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,628 mi
Last recorded17,628 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 RKV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 17,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 17,482 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 17,265 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 17,068 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 17,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 15,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 14,417 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 12,589 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 11,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 9,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 7,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,319 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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GF12 RKV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GF12 RKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF12 RKV?

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What year was GF12 RKV registered?

GF12 RKV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is GF12 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 RKV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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