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V4 WMC

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,664 mi
Last recorded19,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 WMC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 19,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 18,036 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 17,995 miles

Stop lamp not working at brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 16,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 15,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 14,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 12,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 11,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 10,312 miles

Central Fuel tank mountings worn, but fuel tank secure

Nearside Gear linkage pivot worn but not affecting operation

Pass 19 May 2017 9,038 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 6,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 4,587 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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V4 WMC is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V4 WMC, 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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V4 WMC is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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