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2010 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,487 mi
Last recorded36,487 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 CGU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 36,487 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 36,487 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2026 36,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 34,117 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 34,105 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 30 Sep 2023 31,897 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 31,865 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 27,893 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 27,893 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 24,548 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 24,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,755 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 20,732 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen due to bulb not seated properly in headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Front front forks lacking in dampening

Pass 31 Aug 2019 18,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 15,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 12,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 6,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2014 6,134 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 6,105 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2013 5,138 miles

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

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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FY10 CGU is a 2010 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 9,214 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 FY10 CGU, 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 16 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY10 CGU is a 2010 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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