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WJ61 GVK

2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

8,080 mi
Last recorded8,080 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 8658,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 GVK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 8,080 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position presenter made me aware of AUTO CANCEL MODULE (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position presenter made me aware of AUTO CANCELLING MODULE fitted, this overides the manual cancel system on handlebars. turning ignition on and off again resets the signal during test. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 8,047 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 8,047 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding freed off caliper. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 7,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 7,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 6,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 5,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall

Offside Rear tyre has multiple cuts on side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2018 4,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 3,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 2,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 1,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 1,747 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 1,747 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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WJ61 GVK is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue 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 WJ61 GVK, 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 WJ61 GVK registered?

WJ61 GVK is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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