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VU12 KPK

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,764 mi
Last recorded12,764 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KPK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 12,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 11,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 11,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 11,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 10,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 10,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 9,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,328 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 7,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 6,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 6,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 3,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 KPK is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPK, 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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What year was VU12 KPK registered?

VU12 KPK is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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