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HW62 KXZ

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,835 mi
Last recorded26,835 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 KXZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 26,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 26,104 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,084 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 25,786 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt broken or missing causing leak in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight run out on rear brake disc (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 25,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick outer pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt broken or missing causing leak in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight run out on rear brake disc (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 21,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 19,249 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight run out on front brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 19,246 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

Front Axle clamp bolt broken & glued in place

Fail 27 Nov 2020 19,246 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Front pad backing have been cut on mounting pin (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 14,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 4,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 4,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 3,362 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 3,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 2,934 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 2,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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HW62 KXZ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW62 KXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW62 KXZ registered?

HW62 KXZ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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