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RV59 NDK

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,249 mi
Last recorded11,249 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NDK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 11,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 10,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2025 10,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 9,135 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 9,135 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 8,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 6,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 5,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Spark plug very rusty

Small oil Leak

Tyres Are Old

Fail 4 Jul 2020 5,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Spark plug very rusty

Small oil Leak

Tyres Are Old

Pass 25 Jun 2019 5,079 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 5,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 4,706 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 4,706 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 4,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 4,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 4,440 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 3,749 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 3,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 2,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 2,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 2,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (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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RV59 NDK is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV59 NDK, 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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RV59 NDK is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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