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KU59 YYL

2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,169 mi
Last recorded14,169 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler7,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 YYL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 14,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 13,791 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 13,504 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 13,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 12,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 12,361 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 12,361 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 11,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 9,820 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 7,306 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 7,306 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 4,610 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 1,894 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler?

Based on 2,260 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
505
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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KU59 YYL is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 7,756 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 Scrambler fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU59 YYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville Scrambler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU59 YYL registered?

KU59 YYL is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is KU59 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU59 YYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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