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HF09 BSO

2009 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,503 mi
Last recorded29,503 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 BSO
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 29,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 28,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2021 25,452 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 24,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,226 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 22,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,515 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,455 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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HF09 BSO is a 2009 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 8,633 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF09 BSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF09 BSO registered?

HF09 BSO is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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