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AV59 EAO

2009 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,086 mi
Last recorded30,086 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville8,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 EAO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 30,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

number plate lamp working but poor light

Fail 27 May 2026 30,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

number plate lamp working but poor light

Pass 2 May 2025 28,108 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 May 2025 28,108 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 24,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 22,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 21,655 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 21,655 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 19,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 19,649 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 19,227 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 17,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,655 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 17,655 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 155,594 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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AV59 EAO is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV59 EAO, 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 AV59 EAO registered?

AV59 EAO is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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