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VU12 KNP

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,205 mi
Last recorded17,205 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KNP
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,205 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 16,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 16,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 12,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 10,597 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 9,285 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 7,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 3,704 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 3,664 miles

rear tyre worn slightly out of shape across tread pattern

Pass 8 Feb 2017 3,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 3,089 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 2,478 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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VU12 KNP is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Green 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 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 VU12 KNP, 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 VU12 KNP registered?

VU12 KNP is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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