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LG12 BZC

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,445 mi
Last recorded5,445 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 BZC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 5,445 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 5,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 4,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 1,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 299 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 10,552 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 8,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 7,655 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,949 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 6,949 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 3,572 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville 865?

Based on 6,992 MOT tests across 666 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
611
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
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LG12 BZC is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 8,540 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 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG12 BZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LG12 BZC registered?

LG12 BZC is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 BZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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