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VO61 AEU

2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,031 mi
Last recorded13,031 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 AEU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 13,031 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 13,031 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 12,966 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 12,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 12,959 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 12,959 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 12,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 8,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 8,923 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 8,817 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 6,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 5,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 4,010 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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VO61 AEU is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 8,896 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 VO61 AEU, 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 15 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 VO61 AEU registered?

VO61 AEU is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is VO61 AEU safe to buy?

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