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BS55 GJS

2009 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,565 mi
Last recorded12,565 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville8,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS55 GJS
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 12,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 12,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 12,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 11,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 9,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 9,632 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 9,632 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 9,558 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 9,558 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 6,593 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 5,985 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 5,985 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 5,525 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 3,910 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 1,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 1,739 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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BS55 GJS is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 8,887 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 BS55 GJS, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BS55 GJS registered?

BS55 GJS is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is BS55 GJS safe to buy?

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