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PN09 BGF

2009 Triumph Bonneville 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,727 mi
Last recorded46,727 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville 8659,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 BGF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 46,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 46,713 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 46,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 44,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 39,984 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 39,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 35,233 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,004 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 22,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,528 miles

Front Tyre unevenly worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit On Limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,306 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 9,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 2,751 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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PN09 BGF is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN09 BGF, 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 PN09 BGF registered?

PN09 BGF is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville 865, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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