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AY09 ACU

2009 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,266 mi
Last recorded10,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville 8659,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ACU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 10,266 miles

Offside Rear Foot peg slightly loose

Pass 25 Jul 2025 9,721 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 8,787 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 6,845 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 6,845 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 4,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 4,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

plug in rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 3,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 2,311 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 2,311 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 2,308 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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AY09 ACU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY09 ACU, 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 AY09 ACU registered?

AY09 ACU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 ACU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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