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GX09 NLV

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,573 mi
Last recorded23,573 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 NLV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 23,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 21,803 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 21,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 19,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 19,176 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 17,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 16,450 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 15,534 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 14,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 12,717 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 11,182 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 11,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,622 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 6,598 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 5,261 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 5,261 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 4,811 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre shows general poor condition,perishing,and has sidewall crack L/H side(marked)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 4,811 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre shows general poor condition,perishing,and has sidewall crack L/H side(marked)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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 NLV 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 72.2%.

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 NLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX09 NLV registered?

GX09 NLV is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is GX09 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX09 NLV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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