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SG12 WHF

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,039 mi
Last recorded29,039 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 WHF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 29,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 23,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 18,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 18,896 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 15,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 6,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 6,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 6,503 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 6,357 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 6,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 6,032 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 5,453 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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SG12 WHF is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG12 WHF, 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 SG12 WHF registered?

SG12 WHF is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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