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A23 DCW

2009 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,210 mi
Last recorded10,210 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville8,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DCW
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 10,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 8,460 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 7,359 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 7,359 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 7,349 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 7,104 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 6,951 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 6,831 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 6,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 6,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 6,180 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 6,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 5,742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 5,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2014 4,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 4,421 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 3,933 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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A23 DCW is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 8,887 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 Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 DCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 DCW registered?

A23 DCW is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is A23 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 DCW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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