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EA61 GJK

2011 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,123 mi
Last recorded19,123 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville 8659,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 GJK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,123 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 18,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 26,160 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 26,160 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 23,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 13,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,545 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 8,055 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 5,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 5,657 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 5,657 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 5,366 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville 865?

Based on 6,992 MOT tests across 666 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
611
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
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EA61 GJK is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,269 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 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA61 GJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA61 GJK is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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