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VU61 UDT

2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,943 mi
Last recorded18,943 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 UDT
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 18,943 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 17,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 14,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 12,666 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 9,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 13,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 13,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 7,893 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 7,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 7,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 7,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 7,422 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 10,711 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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VU61 UDT 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 84.6%.

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 VU61 UDT, 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 VU61 UDT registered?

VU61 UDT is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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The MOT history for VU61 UDT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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