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GY12 WKM

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,645 mi
Last recorded21,645 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 WKM
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 21,645 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 21,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 20,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 20,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 19,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 19,549 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 18,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 12,172 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2015 7,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,444 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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GY12 WKM is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Orange with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY12 WKM, 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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GY12 WKM is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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