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LJ09 MWY

2009 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,714 mi
Last recorded23,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville 8659,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 MWY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 23,714 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 23,714 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 23,714 miles

steering handle bar bushes slightly damaged resulting in slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2024 23,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Handlebar bushes slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 23,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Handlebar bushes slight play

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 23,714 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 20,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 19,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 15,458 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,535 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 13,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 7,563 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 MWY is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LJ09 MWY, 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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LJ09 MWY is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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