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FD09 FJA

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,542 mi
Last recorded23,542 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 FJA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 23,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 23,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 22,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 21,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 21,278 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 21,278 miles

Stop lamp not working From control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 20,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 18,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 16,426 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 15,319 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 13,901 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 13,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,908 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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FD09 FJA 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 80%.

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 FD09 FJA, 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 FD09 FJA registered?

FD09 FJA is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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