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T28 RYE

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166 mi
Last recorded166 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 RYE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 166 miles

Rear none standard exhaust s fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2025 24,630 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively slight rear brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear none standard silencers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 24,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,640 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 20,608 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,538 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 18,538 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 16,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 16,767 miles

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

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 11,593 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 5,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 4,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 2,515 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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T28 RYE is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T28 RYE, 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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T28 RYE is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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