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MK12 VPA

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,058 mi
Last recorded9,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VPA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 9,058 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 9,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sdewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2025 9,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Slight perishing and cracking on front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2023 8,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 8,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 8,836 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 8,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 7,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 7,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 7,630 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 7,630 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 6,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,724 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America 865?

Based on 6,333 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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MK12 VPA is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 8,934 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 America 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK12 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MK12 VPA registered?

MK12 VPA is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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