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GY12 TYF

2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

501 mi
Last recorded501 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler8,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 TYF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 501 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 5,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 5,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 5,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 5,102 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 4,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 3,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2019
Pass 18 May 2018

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

Rear rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 May 2017

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 May 2016 5,840 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 5,737 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler?

Based on 2,260 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
505
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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GY12 TYF is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Red 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 Scrambler models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 8,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville Scrambler fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 TYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville Scrambler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY12 TYF registered?

GY12 TYF is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 TYF 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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