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VU12 KNR

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,376 mi
Last recorded16,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KNR
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 16,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 15,914 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 15,914 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 15,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,981 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,359 miles

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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VU12 KNR is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU12 KNR, 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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VU12 KNR is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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