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BF61 XKM

2011 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,205 mi
Last recorded11,205 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville7,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XKM
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 11,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 10,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 9,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 9,366 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 7,858 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 7,858 miles

Headlamp aim not tested headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 7,563 miles

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

Rear tyre profile worn

Pass 6 Aug 2018 6,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 6,303 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 6,303 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

machine hard to start.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 5,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 5,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 4,460 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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BF61 XKM is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,996 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 BF61 XKM, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF61 XKM registered?

BF61 XKM is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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