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GU59 VOT

2009 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,662 mi
Last recorded11,662 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville 8659,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VOT
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 11,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 10,981 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 8,273 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 8,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 8,064 miles

Front n/s + o/s fork stanchions have gaiters fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2019 7,515 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 7,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 6,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 5,892 miles

Rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 17 May 2016 5,892 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 8 May 2015 5,172 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 4,844 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 May 2014 4,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 4,653 miles

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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GU59 VOT is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU59 VOT, 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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What year was GU59 VOT registered?

GU59 VOT is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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The MOT history for GU59 VOT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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