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PJ12 KGZ

2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,322 mi
Last recorded7,322 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler8,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 KGZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 7,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 6,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 5,441 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 5,249 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 5,234 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 4,961 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 4,136 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 3,998 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 3,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler?

Based on 2,260 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
505
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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PJ12 KGZ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 8,644 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 Scrambler fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ12 KGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville Scrambler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ12 KGZ registered?

PJ12 KGZ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 KGZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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