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YX09 FAM

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,902 mi
Last recorded18,902 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 FAM
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 18,902 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 18,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 14,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 14,125 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 14,100 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 13,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 13,875 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 13,875 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 13,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 11,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,802 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 8,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 7,131 miles

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

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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YX09 FAM is a 2009 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 86.7%.

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 YX09 FAM, 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 YX09 FAM registered?

YX09 FAM is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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