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VO12 GLY

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,308 mi
Last recorded17,308 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 GLY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 17,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 17,240 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 17,082 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 17,082 miles

Stop lamp not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 16,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 14,409 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,118 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 12,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 12,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 11,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 10,592 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 10,589 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp Front flashing in wrong direction (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,861 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 8,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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VO12 GLY is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue 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 VO12 GLY, 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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What year was VO12 GLY registered?

VO12 GLY is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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