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YF12 SFX

2012 Triumph Bonneville 865

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,277 mi
Last recorded5,277 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville 8658,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 SFX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 5,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 5,075 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 4,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 4,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 3,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 3,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 3,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 2,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 2,969 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 2,951 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville 865?

Based on 6,992 MOT tests across 666 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
611
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
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YF12 SFX is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Orange with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 8,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 SFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF12 SFX registered?

YF12 SFX is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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