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VK12 JYL

2012 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

9,062 mi
Last recorded9,062 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed Master 8659,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 JYL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 9,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 8,899 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 8,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 8,426 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 8,426 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements TOO SMALL (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 6,900 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 6,900 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 5,771 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 5,771 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 4,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 3,576 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 3,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 3,268 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 3,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 3,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp kicking up to the right but corrected with a sticker

Pass 27 Mar 2015 2,960 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master 865?

Based on 7,204 MOT tests across 588 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Headlamp aim too high 15
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VK12 JYL is a 2012 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Speed Master 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 9,654 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 Speed Master 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 JYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Speed Master 865 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK12 JYL registered?

VK12 JYL is a 2012 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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