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LG12 BZU

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

7,344 mi
Last recorded7,344 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 BZU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 7,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 6,819 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 6,546 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 6,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 6,252 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 6,252 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 5,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 5,555 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 5,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 5,530 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 5,530 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2015 4,850 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 4,850 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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LG12 BZU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Green 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 LG12 BZU, 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

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What year was LG12 BZU registered?

LG12 BZU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 BZU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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