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WJ62 KOW

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Purple Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,603 mi
Last recorded16,603 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 KOW
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 16,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 16,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 15,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 13,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 13,480 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 13,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 10,018 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 10,018 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 4,831 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 2,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 1,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 1,297 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 KOW is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Purple with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

WJ62 KOW is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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