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VK59 GXL

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,986 mi
Last recorded2,986 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 GXL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 2,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 2,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 2,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 2,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 2,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 2,709 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 2,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 2,166 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 2,136 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 1,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 1,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 1,557 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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VK59 GXL is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK59 GXL, 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 VK59 GXL registered?

VK59 GXL is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is VK59 GXL safe to buy?

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