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WG12 EEV

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,837 mi
Last recorded11,837 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 EEV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 11,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 11,036 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 10,216 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 9,596 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 9,596 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 9,317 miles

Offside Front signs of perishing, side wall cracking, not deep enough to expose cord / ply

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 7,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 6,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 6,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 5,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 5,346 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 3,994 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 3,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,534 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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WG12 EEV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG12 EEV, 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 WG12 EEV registered?

WG12 EEV is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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