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Triumph Bonneville

Gold · Petrol · 2012 · 865 cc

L23 GCSMOT history

L23 GCS is a gold petrol Triumph Bonneville first used on 16 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 26,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
26,541 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 GCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Bonneville
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
865 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 GCS was last recorded at 26,541 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,943 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
598 miles
Average per year
1,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,541 miles
  • 2024 – 25,943 miles
  • 2023 – 25,161 miles
  • 2022 – 24,392 miles
  • 2020 – 23,151 miles
  • 2019 – 21,341 miles
  • 2018 – 19,730 miles
  • 2017 – 15,397 miles
  • 2016 – 14,033 miles
  • 2015 – 11,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,541 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,541 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    26,541 miles
    Test number
    975807684637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,943 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    25,943 miles
    Test number
    150627302321
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass25,161 miles (+769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    25,161 miles
    Test number
    643067427285
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass24,392 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,392 miles
    Test number
    153667232328
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail24,328 miles (+1,177)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    677742229145
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass23,151 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    23,151 miles
    Test number
    716138742038
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail23,051 miles (+1,710)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,051 miles
    Test number
    741390925561
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass21,341 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    21,341 miles
    Test number
    316597634079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,730 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    19,730 miles
    Test number
    329066719005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,397 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    15,397 miles
    Test number
    685984959799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,428 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,428 miles
    Test number
    236462958421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,033 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    14,033 miles
    Test number
    936332424976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    11,368 miles
    Test number
    157378115224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 GCS

Does L23 GCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 GCS is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 GCS?
The MOT on L23 GCS is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 GCS done?
L23 GCS was recorded at 26,541 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,419 miles a year.
Has L23 GCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 GCS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 GCS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 GCS find?
L23 GCS passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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