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SW09 GWD

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,951 mi
Last recorded31,951 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 GWD
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 31,951 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 31,514 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 29,123 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,038 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 28,038 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,685 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 24,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 21,990 miles

side light bulb not working

Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,590 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 May 2013 11,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 5,938 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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SW09 GWD is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW09 GWD, 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 SW09 GWD registered?

SW09 GWD is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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