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PN12 SZL

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,262 mi
Last recorded24,262 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 SZL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 24,262 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 21,831 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 21,827 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 18,083 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 18,067 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 14,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 10,733 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 9,923 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 7,681 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 5,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 3,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 1,252 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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PN12 SZL is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue 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 PN12 SZL, 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 PN12 SZL registered?

PN12 SZL is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for PN12 SZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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