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VN09 LVX

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,205 mi
Last recorded20,205 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 LVX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 20,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 17,722 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 17,722 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,448 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 14,197 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,334 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 10,175 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 7,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 3,943 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 3,943 miles

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

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

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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VN09 LVX is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN09 LVX, 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 VN09 LVX registered?

VN09 LVX is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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The MOT history for VN09 LVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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