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EK59 WBU

2009 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville 8659,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WBU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,981 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 44,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,720 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,017 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 31,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,925 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 30,851 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 30,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2012 23,643 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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EK59 WBU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,958 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 EK59 WBU, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK59 WBU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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