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GV12 MWO

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,793 mi
Last recorded121,793 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 MWO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 121,793 miles

Nearside Cam Cover leaking oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 117,624 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm until legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 117,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 114,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 109,754 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 103,340 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,200 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 93,200 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 86,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,244 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,243 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,238 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,724 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 40,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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GV12 MWO is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black 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 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 GV12 MWO, 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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GV12 MWO is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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