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YS12 AVB

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Silver Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,236 mi
Last recorded13,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AVB
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 13,236 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 12,943 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 9,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 9,535 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 6,711 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 6,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 3,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 2,898 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 2,403 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 2,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 2,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 1,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 1,403 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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YS12 AVB is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Silver with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YS12 AVB, 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 YS12 AVB registered?

YS12 AVB is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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