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VO62 GAU

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,551 mi
Last recorded11,551 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 GAU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 11,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 9,971 miles

rear tyre tread getting low in centre

Pass 19 Mar 2024 9,623 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 9,345 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 9,345 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate too small (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 6,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 6,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 6,629 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 6,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 6,399 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 5,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 5,413 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 5,406 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 6,969 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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VO62 GAU 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 78.6%.

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 VO62 GAU, 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 VO62 GAU registered?

VO62 GAU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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