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GX09 NLJ

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,967 mi
Last recorded24,967 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 NLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 24,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 22,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 20,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 18,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 18,478 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 17,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 16,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 13,838 miles

headlamp pattern getting weak

rear tyre getting low and small cut in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2016 10,739 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 10,739 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 8,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 8,459 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 2,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 2,357 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 2,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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GX09 NLJ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 9,177 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 GX09 NLJ, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX09 NLJ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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