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HF09 BWU

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,392 mi
Last recorded12,392 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 BWU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 12,392 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 12,380 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 12,177 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 12,174 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 11,911 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 11,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 11,471 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 11,471 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 11,252 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 10,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 4,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 4,584 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 4,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 3,108 miles

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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HF09 BWU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF09 BWU, 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 HF09 BWU registered?

HF09 BWU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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