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VU12 KRG

2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,683 mi
Last recorded17,683 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KRG
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 17,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 17,106 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 16,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 15,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 14,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 13,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 9,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 8,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 7,122 miles

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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VU12 KRG is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU12 KRG, 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 VU12 KRG registered?

VU12 KRG is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VU12 KRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 KRG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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