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VU12 KOW

2012 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

Grey Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,181 mi
Last recorded11,181 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)7,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KOW
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T 100 (865)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 11,181 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 11,169 miles

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

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 10,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 10,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 9,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 9,654 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 9,388 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 8,921 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 7,011 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 7,011 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,349 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)?

Based on 19,432 MOT tests across 1,655 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 48
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 26
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VU12 KOW is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) in Grey with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 7,081 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 T 100 (865) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 KOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU12 KOW registered?

VU12 KOW is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865), first registered on 12 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VU12 KOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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