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GU61 OWH

2011 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,706 mi
Last recorded29,706 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville 8659,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 OWH
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 29,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 23,944 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 23,914 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 21,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 16,828 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 16,558 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 15,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 12,637 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 12,637 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 11,334 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 10,853 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,221 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 8,332 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 8,332 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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GU61 OWH is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,269 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 GU61 OWH, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 OWH registered?

GU61 OWH is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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