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LF61 LDJ

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,429 mi
Last recorded6,429 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 LDJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 6,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 6,299 miles

front and rear tyre from 2011

Pass 31 Oct 2023 6,221 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 6,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 5,517 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 5,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 5,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 5,101 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 5,101 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar L/H heated grip Inscure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 4,796 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 4,372 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 4,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 3,311 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 3,311 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 1,450 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 1,450 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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LF61 LDJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LF61 LDJ, 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 LF61 LDJ registered?

LF61 LDJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LF61 LDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 LDJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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