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GK12 UJU

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,866 mi
Last recorded19,866 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UJU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 19,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 16,572 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 12,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 10,626 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 7,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 7,401 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 7,371 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 6,453 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 4,601 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 4,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 3,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 2,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 2,211 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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GK12 UJU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Orange with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK12 UJU, 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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GK12 UJU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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