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LB12 TYS

2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Grey Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,636 mi
Last recorded27,636 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler8,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 TYS
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 27,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 26,833 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 26,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,090 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 26,087 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,674 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 24,672 miles

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,528 miles

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

Front front tyre perishing between treads

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,872 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 21,872 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose l/h passenger footrest (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,401 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 19,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 13,143 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied folds up to easy (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. folds up to easy (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 13,143 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride side stand bolt locking nut missing (6.2.1h)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread to small (6.3.4b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied folds up to easy (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. folds up to easy (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 20 Jul 2015 9,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler?

Based on 2,260 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
505
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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LB12 TYS is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Grey with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 8,644 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 Scrambler fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 TYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville Scrambler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB12 TYS is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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