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WM12 HMU

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,382 mi
Last recorded36,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 HMU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 34,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 26,543 miles

Exhaust deteriorated inside n/s.

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 26,514 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 24,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,874 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2015 18,194 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,194 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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WM12 HMU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM12 HMU, 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 WM12 HMU registered?

WM12 HMU is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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