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BL11 YKM

2011 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,789 mi
Last recorded15,789 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville7,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 YKM
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 15,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 15,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake excessively binding Rear brake binding preventing free movement of wheel when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Brake lever action notchy when applied. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake disc has un-even wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 15,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 15,026 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

chain guard damaged and has been fouling on drive chain

Pass 21 Jul 2018 12,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 10,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 8,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 7,285 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 5,591 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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BL11 YKM is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL11 YKM, 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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BL11 YKM is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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