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J90 GFS

2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,804 mi
Last recorded18,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 GFS
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 18,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 17,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 16,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 16,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 15,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 15,890 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 15,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,285 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 14,262 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 13,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 10,610 miles

Exhaust mufflers are taped.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 10,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust mufflers are taped.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 5,361 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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J90 GFS is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 8,896 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 J90 GFS, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J90 GFS is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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