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ME53 DEK

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,185 mi
Last recorded10,185 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 DEK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 10,185 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 10,181 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 10,000 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 10,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2023 9,741 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 8,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 8,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 6,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 5,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 3,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 3,094 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 2,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 217 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 6,244 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America 865?

Based on 6,333 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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ME53 DEK is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 9,177 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 America 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ME53 DEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ME53 DEK is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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