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EF09 WBV

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,617 mi
Last recorded11,617 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 WBV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 11,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 11,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 10,972 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 10,772 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 10,772 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 10,723 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 10,706 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 10,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 9,956 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 9,857 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,595 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 8,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 8,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,403 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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EF09 WBV 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 EF09 WBV, 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 EF09 WBV registered?

EF09 WBV is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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