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VU11 NFJ

2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

13,015 mi
Last recorded13,015 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 NFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 13,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 12,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 12,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 12,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 11,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 11,331 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 11,331 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 10,525 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 9,967 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 9,967 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 9,207 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 9,201 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 7,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 7,322 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 6,064 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 4,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 4,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2014 3,115 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 3,115 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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 NFJ is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NFJ, 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 VU11 NFJ registered?

VU11 NFJ is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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