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MW12 RTV

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,239 mi
Last recorded46,239 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 RTV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,239 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 45,530 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 45,511 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 45,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,033 miles

Centre stand spring weak.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,301 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 27,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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MW12 RTV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW12 RTV, 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 MW12 RTV registered?

MW12 RTV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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