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WA09 DFE

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,682 mi
Last recorded17,682 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 DFE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 17,682 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2025 17,303 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2024 16,831 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 12 Apr 2024 16,826 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect lens melted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,819 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,902 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 14,374 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2020 13,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 11,125 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 11,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 9,088 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 8,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 8,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 8,045 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 7,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 6,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 5,989 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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WA09 DFE is a 2009 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 88.2%.

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 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 WA09 DFE, 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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What year was WA09 DFE registered?

WA09 DFE is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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