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AV09 TBO

2009 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,864 mi
Last recorded14,864 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville8,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 TBO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 14,864 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 13,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 11,381 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 10,170 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 10,170 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 10,170 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 10,170 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 9,531 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 9,524 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 8,180 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 8,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 7,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 7,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 7,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 7,706 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,432 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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AV09 TBO is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV09 TBO, 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 AV09 TBO registered?

AV09 TBO is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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