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VO12 GKV

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,409 mi
Last recorded14,409 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 GKV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 14,409 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 14,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 13,847 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 13,812 miles

Front Brake lever insecure BRAKE LEVER BRACKET DAMAGED (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released FRONT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH DEFECTIVE (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2024 11,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 10,962 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 10,595 miles

Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 10,125 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 9,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 4,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 6,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 3,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 2,548 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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VO12 GKV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO12 GKV, 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 VO12 GKV registered?

VO12 GKV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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