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AV59 ZYJ

2009 Triumph Bonneville 865

Grey Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville 8659,958 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ZYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Apr 2022 805 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 805 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 395 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 395 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017
Fail 28 Jul 2017

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies no stop light switch fitted to front (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 12,215 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 12,215 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 10,951 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 9,771 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville 865?

Based on 6,992 MOT tests across 666 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
611
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
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AV59 ZYJ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Grey with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,958 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 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV59 ZYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV59 ZYJ registered?

AV59 ZYJ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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