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OU09 ARZ

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,476 mi
Last recorded22,476 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 ARZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 22,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 21,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 20,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 18,848 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 18,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 16,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 16,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,818 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 12,583 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 12,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,630 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 11,630 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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OU09 ARZ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU09 ARZ, 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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What year was OU09 ARZ registered?

OU09 ARZ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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