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HY12 WNJ

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Silver Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,007 mi
Last recorded9,007 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 WNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 9,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No mirrors fitted

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 5,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 2 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 25,143 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 23,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 22,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,263 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 18,392 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

clutch cable frayed

Fail 6 Nov 2018 18,392 miles

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on offside full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch cable frayed

unable to check rear brake fluid level

Pass 17 Oct 2017 16,833 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 16,833 miles

Brake locking device missing adjustment rod locking nuts (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2016 14,969 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 14,842 miles

CENTRE STAND INSECURE

Pass 16 Mar 2015 3,823 miles

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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HY12 WNJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Silver with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY12 WNJ, 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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What year was HY12 WNJ registered?

HY12 WNJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is HY12 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 WNJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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