2016 Triumph Bonneville 1.2L Petrol · PL16 LPP

The Triumph Bonneville presents a stable and exemplary maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 16 March 2026 at 16,078 miles with zero defects recorded. This unbroken chain of flawless MOT outcomes demonstrates a machine that has been consistently maintained to a high mechanical standard. The absence of any advisories or failures across the entire recorded history indicates diligent ownership and a lack of recurring mechanical or structural deterioration. The mileage profile aligns with exceptionally low usage for a 2016 machine, averaging roughly 1,600 miles annually. Between the test on 17 December 2021 at 10,913 miles and the subsequent test on 14 March 2023 at 12,063 miles, the odometer advanced by just 1,150 miles over a fifteen-month period. This gap suggests a prolonged period of limited use or storage. Following this dormant phase, the motorcycle resumed a pattern of steady, low-mileage accumulation, traveling approximately 950 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, and roughly 570 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. Despite the pristine MOT record, the extended period of low mileage and the fifteen-month gap in testing warrant a focused physical inspection. Prolonged standing often masks issues that MOTs catch in daily drivers. A buyer should closely examine the brake calipers and discs for corrosion or binding, a common issue when motorcycles sit unused. Suspension bushes and seals must be checked for perishing, while the tyre sidewalls require scrutiny for age-related cracking rather than tread depth. The exhaust system and structural mounting points should be inspected for superficial surface corrosion that can develop when a machine is stored in fluctuating temperatures.