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HJ11 ZRA

2011 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,216 mi
Last recorded26,216 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville America10,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 ZRA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 26,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 23,965 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 22,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,359 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 15,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 12,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 11,179 miles

Head race bearings slightly notchy

Fail 20 Jul 2018 11,179 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Head race bearings slightly notchy

Pass 21 Jul 2017 10,307 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 10,307 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 9,087 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 8,996 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 6,518 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,773 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 5,773 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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HJ11 ZRA is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,250 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ11 ZRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ11 ZRA is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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