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LV59 CEK

2009 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,422 mi
Last recorded31,422 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville 8659,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 CEK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 31,422 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 30,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 30,966 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 30,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 29,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 28,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 27,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 27,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,743 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 26,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,385 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 26,385 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 25,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,787 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 24,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2014 23,361 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 23,361 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 20,168 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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LV59 CEK is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV59 CEK, 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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LV59 CEK is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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