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SM09 DME

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,976 mi
Last recorded17,976 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 DME
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 17,976 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 16,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,204 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 16,204 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,813 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 15,813 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyre has a cut in tread pattern

Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,116 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 14,301 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 12,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 11,116 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 10,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 8,449 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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SM09 DME is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM09 DME, 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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SM09 DME is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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