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LJ09 MLX

2009 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,618 mi
Last recorded19,618 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville 8659,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 MLX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 19,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 19,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 18,454 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 16,227 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 14,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 12,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 10,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 8,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 7,714 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 7,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 5,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 4,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 4,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 3,973 miles

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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LJ09 MLX is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ09 MLX, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ09 MLX registered?

LJ09 MLX is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 MLX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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