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GU62 VLJ

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Purple Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,721 mi
Last recorded9,721 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 9,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 9,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 8,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 8,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 8,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 7,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 7,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 6,436 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 4,857 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 4,857 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 1,380 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 1,380 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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GU62 VLJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Purple with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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 GU62 VLJ, 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 GU62 VLJ?

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What year was GU62 VLJ registered?

GU62 VLJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is GU62 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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