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SL12 KTG

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,742 mi
Last recorded13,742 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KTG
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 13,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 13,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 13,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 13,309 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 13,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 12,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 11,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 11,013 miles

Rear Brake pad wearing thin

Rear foreign object lodged in tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2018 10,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 8,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 6,616 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 6,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 11 May 2015 6,942 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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SL12 KTG 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL12 KTG, 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 SL12 KTG registered?

SL12 KTG is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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