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WG11 CWL

2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,002 mi
Last recorded25,002 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 CWL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 25,002 miles

Stop lamp not working Rear brake does not illuminate stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipe under swing arm slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,287 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Slight Binding to front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Caliper pistons show signs of corrosion, front and rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 23,353 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 21,868 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 21,868 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 19,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 18,223 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 18,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 11,719 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 May 2017 11,700 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2016 6,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,651 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 1,633 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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WG11 CWL is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG11 CWL, 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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WG11 CWL is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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