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YT59 VTU

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,226 mi
Last recorded38,226 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 VTU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 38,226 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 36,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 35,192 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 34,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,062 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 31,062 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering No gap on nearside (2.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,039 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,898 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Speedo cable guide rubber split

Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,474 miles

Battery voltage low (flat)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (1mm) (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Oil leak Engine casing ()

Rear Tyre has oil on sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,016 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 15,016 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,168 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,542 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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YT59 VTU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YT59 VTU, 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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YT59 VTU is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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