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VU12 KOE

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,706 mi
Last recorded14,706 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KOE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 14,706 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 12,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 12,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 11,857 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 10,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 10,111 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 10,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 9,096 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 7,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 7,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 6,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 4,453 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 KOE is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KOE, 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 KOE registered?

VU12 KOE is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is VU12 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 KOE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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