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BX09 NKT

2009 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,325 mi
Last recorded12,325 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville8,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 NKT
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 12,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 12,094 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 11,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 11,568 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 11,474 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 21 Nov 2020 10,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre perishing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 9,775 miles

Cut in rear tyre but no cord showing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1-1.2mm, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 9,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 8,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 7,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 6,819 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 6,266 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 6,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 5,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 3,747 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 3,695 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)

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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BX09 NKT is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BX09 NKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX09 NKT registered?

BX09 NKT is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is BX09 NKT safe to buy?

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