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SM12 HMJ

2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,173 mi
Last recorded10,173 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler8,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HMJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 10,173 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 8,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 8,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 8,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 8,425 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 8,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 7,251 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 5,596 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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SM12 HMJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM12 HMJ, 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 SM12 HMJ registered?

SM12 HMJ is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is SM12 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 HMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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