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VX09 HGK

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,602 mi
Last recorded28,602 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 HGK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 28,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 27,461 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,067 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 26,061 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 24,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,702 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,278 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 17,911 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 17,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 16,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,586 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 9,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,603 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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VX09 HGK is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX09 HGK, 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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VX09 HGK is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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