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LD61 TAU

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,605 mi
Last recorded29,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 TAU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 29,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 29,202 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 28,246 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 26,743 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 26,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 23,609 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 23,570 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2018 19,182 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,330 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 11,027 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 11,027 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 8,027 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 8,027 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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LD61 TAU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD61 TAU, 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 LD61 TAU registered?

LD61 TAU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is LD61 TAU safe to buy?

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