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DN09 FOU

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,565 mi
Last recorded20,565 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 FOU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 20,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 20,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 20,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 20,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 20,221 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 20,221 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 19,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 17,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 13,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 8,998 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 8,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2014 5,483 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 512 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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DN09 FOU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DN09 FOU, 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 DN09 FOU registered?

DN09 FOU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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