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WM61 LFR

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,321 mi
Last recorded46,321 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM61 LFR
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 46,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 38,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 35,573 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,060 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 31,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 26,197 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust link pipe has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 24,503 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail DRIVE CHAIN LINKS ARE SEIZED AND NOT MOVING FREELY (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 19,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 19,814 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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WM61 LFR is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WM61 LFR, 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 WM61 LFR registered?

WM61 LFR is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is WM61 LFR safe to buy?

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