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WJ62 KNL

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,295 mi
Last recorded28,295 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 KNL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,295 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 27,263 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 25,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 23,520 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 21,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 19,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 15,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,335 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 12,335 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 9,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 6,698 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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WJ62 KNL is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Blue 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 WJ62 KNL, 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 WJ62 KNL registered?

WJ62 KNL is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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