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2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,383 mi
Last recorded38,383 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 NFC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 38,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 38,134 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tangled Fabric removed from rear sprocket

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 36,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 36,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,150 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 36,150 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,836 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 34,818 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut Across Tyre Causing Tread Lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,711 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Uneven worn rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2019 30,711 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,602 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 12,618 miles

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

swing arm/mud gard contaminated with oil

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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VU11 NFC is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU11 NFC, 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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VU11 NFC is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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