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LJ09 ECW

2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,053 mi
Last recorded13,053 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler7,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 ECW
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 13,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 12,870 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 12,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 12,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 11,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 11,481 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 11,481 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 11,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,757 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 8,757 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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LJ09 ECW is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ09 ECW, 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.

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What year was LJ09 ECW registered?

LJ09 ECW is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 ECW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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