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YR12 TKF

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Silver Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,939 mi
Last recorded13,939 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 TKF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 13,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 13,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 12,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 11,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 11,143 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 10,709 miles

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

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (2.4 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 10,709 miles

Central Upper Fork yoke insecure Top yoke nut loose! (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (2.4 (c))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached two of the four bolts loose! (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 7,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 5,936 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 5,936 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Sidecar linkage bolt loose! (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 5,928 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 4,183 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 1,444 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 1,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high loose at mountings (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2015 82 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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YR12 TKF is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Silver with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 TKF, 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 YR12 TKF registered?

YR12 TKF is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is YR12 TKF safe to buy?

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