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HW11 FFG

2011 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

9,449 mi
Last recorded9,449 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville 8659,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 FFG
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 9,449 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 9,449 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 9,380 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 9,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 9,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 8,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2023 8,906 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021
Pass 20 Mar 2021 8,472 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 8,472 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 7,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 7,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 7,571 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 7,571 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 7,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 7,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 6,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 5,738 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 5,738 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville 865?

Based on 6,992 MOT tests across 666 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
611
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 7
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HW11 FFG is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,269 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 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW11 FFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW11 FFG is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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