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KS61 VAO

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,378 mi
Last recorded9,378 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 VAO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 9,378 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 8,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 8,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 8,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 7,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 6,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 5,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 5,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 5,757 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 5,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2016 5,003 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 3,415 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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KS61 VAO is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS61 VAO, 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

How do I check the history of KS61 VAO?

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What year was KS61 VAO registered?

KS61 VAO is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is KS61 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS61 VAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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