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VU61 UDK

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,472 mi
Last recorded32,472 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 UDK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 32,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 32,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 29,602 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Slight play in gear selector lever (worn pivot bush)

Fail 14 Sep 2023 29,600 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Gear selector worn minor play

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 22,452 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 22,437 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,688 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 12,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both (1.1.13 (a))

chain in need of lubrication

Pass 21 Aug 2017 10,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 5,199 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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VU61 UDK is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU61 UDK, 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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VU61 UDK is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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