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DE59 ELJ

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,894 mi
Last recorded13,894 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 ELJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 13,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 13,657 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 13,657 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 13,378 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front wheel noise wheel rotating, possible wheel bearing noise but could be speedo drive

Fail 8 Nov 2024 13,378 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front wheel noise wheel rotating, possible wheel bearing noise but could be speedo drive

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 12,714 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 11,821 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 11,821 miles

Central Front Upper Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 8,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 8,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 7,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 5,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 4,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 4,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 2,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 2,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 2,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 1,961 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America 865?

Based on 6,333 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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DE59 ELJ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 9,177 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 America 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE59 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE59 ELJ registered?

DE59 ELJ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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