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GN59 GDE

2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Green Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,166 mi
Last recorded11,166 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler7,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 GDE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 11,166 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 11,166 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left and right (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 11,158 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 11,112 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 9,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 9,893 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 9,862 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 7,784 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 7,784 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 4,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 4,097 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 4,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler?

Based on 2,260 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
505
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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GN59 GDE is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Green with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 7,756 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 Scrambler fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN59 GDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville Scrambler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN59 GDE registered?

GN59 GDE is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is GN59 GDE safe to buy?

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