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BF61 DMU

2011 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,720 mi
Last recorded8,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler7,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 DMU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 8,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 8,110 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 7,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 7,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 7,007 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced number plate mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 5,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 4,527 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 4,527 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 4,491 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Advise, handlebar end plugs missing.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 3,483 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 3,433 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 2,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 2,002 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler?

Based on 2,260 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
505
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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BF61 DMU is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 7,456 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 Scrambler fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 DMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Bonneville Scrambler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF61 DMU registered?

BF61 DMU is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is BF61 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 DMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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