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HJ62 PMV

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Grey Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,893 mi
Last recorded36,893 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 PMV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 36,893 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 36,893 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 36,685 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,475 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 36,475 miles

Drive chain excessively tight and tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,712 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 35,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 32,419 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 32,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 29,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,395 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 25,395 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,839 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 20,839 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,267 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 16,267 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear (4.1.2a(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 12,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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HJ62 PMV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Grey with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HJ62 PMV, 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.

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HJ62 PMV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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