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GR53 FAB

2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,971 mi
Last recorded14,971 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 FAB
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 14,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 14,720 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 13,750 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 11,715 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,635 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 11,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 10,592 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 9,333 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 7,861 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 7,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 6,838 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 6,838 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 May 2014 6,378 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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GR53 FAB is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 8,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR53 FAB, 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 15 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 GR53 FAB registered?

GR53 FAB is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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