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LV59 LYO

2009 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,379 mi
Last recorded28,379 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville 8659,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 LYO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 28,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 27,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,581 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 25,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 24,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 22,391 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 22,391 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 19,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 18,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 15,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,887 miles

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,787 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 11,787 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 9,286 miles

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

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

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

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 LYO 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 LV59 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV59 LYO registered?

LV59 LYO is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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The MOT history for LV59 LYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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