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AO59 HMU

2009 Triumph Bonneville

White Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,105 mi
Last recorded12,105 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville8,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HMU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 12,105 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 12,092 miles

Front tyre losing profile

Fail 15 Jul 2020 12,092 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rears to close together (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front tyre losing profile

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 11,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,964 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 3,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2015 3,988 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 2,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 1,252 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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AO59 HMU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville in White with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO59 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO59 HMU?

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What year was AO59 HMU registered?

AO59 HMU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is AO59 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 HMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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