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GV12 WFN

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,017 mi
Last recorded26,017 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 WFN
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,017 miles

Fork dust seals perished

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 24,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 14,818 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 14,798 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 14,176 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 13,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 11,977 miles

rear brake binding

Pass 31 Jul 2018 10,055 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 5,909 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 3,737 miles

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 WFN is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFN, 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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What year was GV12 WFN registered?

GV12 WFN is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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