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BF61 XHX

2011 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,377 mi
Last recorded24,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville 8659,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XHX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 24,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No plate illuminated with red light - from bottom of rear light. Seat slightly loose.

Fail 15 May 2023 24,377 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil on R/H side of rear tyre. Rear no plate illuminated with red light - from bottom of rear light. Seat slightly loose.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has repair plug in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bottom R / H corner cracked (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Knocks when braking (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 24,375 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil on rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 23,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

R/H/F footrest slightly bent forward / up & rear brake pedal modified / shortened - operation not affected

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has been repaired (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 23,863 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured Cracked through hole to outside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

R/H/F footrest slightly bent forward / up & rear brake pedal modified / shortened - operation not affected

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Slightly obscured by no plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has been repaired (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

R/H/F footrest slightly bent forward / up & rear brake pedal modified / shortened - operation not affected

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Slightly obscured by no plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,711 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

R/H/F footrest slightly bent forward & up

Rear brake pedal modified / shortened - operation not affected

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Slightly obscured by no plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 10,401 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 10,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 4,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 2,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 2,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 1,818 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 1,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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BF61 XHX is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,269 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 BF61 XHX, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF61 XHX is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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