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GU12 ULA

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,523 mi
Last recorded24,523 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ULA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 24,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 22,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 17,145 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 17,145 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 17,126 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 14,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 13,449 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 12,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 12,018 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 8,060 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 6,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 4,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2016 2,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 1,207 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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GU12 ULA is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU12 ULA, 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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GU12 ULA is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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