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VNP 12

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,497 mi
Last recorded11,497 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 12
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 11,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 11,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 11,310 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 11,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 11,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 10,879 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 9,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,201 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,813 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 5,801 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 5,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 5,575 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 4,420 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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VNP 12 is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 7,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNP 12, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VNP 12 registered?

VNP 12 is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 5 June 2012.

Is VNP 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNP 12 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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