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AY09 AAX

2009 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,408 mi
Last recorded14,408 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville8,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AAX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 14,408 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 13,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 12,780 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 12,778 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 10,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 6,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 6,537 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 6,277 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 6,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 5,876 miles

Headlamp damaged/cracked but function not impaired

Pass 30 Aug 2017 5,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 4,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 3,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 3,198 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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AY09 AAX 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 87.5%.

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 AY09 AAX, 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 AY09 AAX registered?

AY09 AAX is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 AAX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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