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LG12 TSX

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,410 mi
Last recorded79,410 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 TSX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 79,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 79,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 60,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim front right hand side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 52,218 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 52,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail badly corroded and many seized links (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,089 miles

Steering damper slightly loose handler bar mounting damping bushes slight free play (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 45,997 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure lenze (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering damper slightly loose handler bar mounting damping bushes slight free play (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 43,825 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 43,825 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 38,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 38,008 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,500 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 31,498 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel No hydraulic pressure in rear brake system (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 25,929 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 25,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,847 miles

Unable to determine fluid level in rear brake reservoir as behind a bolted on panel.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 15,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,880 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 TSX is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TSX, 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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LG12 TSX is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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