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GU12 ULM

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,523 mi
Last recorded14,523 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ULM
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 14,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock lower bushes perished and bulging (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

gear linkage rear ball on rod loose

Pass 21 Mar 2025 14,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear shocks lower bushes perished and bulging (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

gear linkage rear ball loose

Pass 20 Nov 2023 13,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes slightly bulged and perished (5.3.2 (c))

gear linkage rear ball worn and adjusting rod loose

Pass 21 Oct 2022 13,340 miles

Gear shift ball joint loose at shaft

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 13,340 miles

Gear shift ball joint loose at shaft

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 11,136 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 10,966 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 May 2017 10,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 9,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 7,829 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 ULM is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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