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HY12 WOA

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,888 mi
Last recorded21,888 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 WOA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 21,888 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 13,449 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 13,449 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Auxiliary light switch wiring catching during L/R lock - secured (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 13,449 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 13,449 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking on right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 11,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 11,312 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 9,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 7,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 7,647 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 5,684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 3,483 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 1,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 1,387 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America 865?

Based on 6,333 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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HY12 WOA is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 8,934 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 America 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY12 WOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY12 WOA registered?

HY12 WOA is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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