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GU12 ULJ

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,314 mi
Last recorded7,314 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ULJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 7,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 7,089 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 7,075 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corrosion causing slight blowing of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 7,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 6,689 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 6,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 6,466 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 6,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 6,016 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,875 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 5,536 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 506 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 ULJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black 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 America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 8,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULJ, 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 GU12 ULJ registered?

GU12 ULJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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The MOT history for GU12 ULJ 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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