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FJ09 BFX

2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,063 mi
Last recorded19,063 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler7,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 BFX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 19,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 18,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 18,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 17,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 16,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 15,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 13,766 miles

front pads are low

Pass 28 Jul 2018 10,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 9,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,636 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 4,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 9,395 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 9,395 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 8,146 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,565 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler?

Based on 2,260 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
505
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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FJ09 BFX is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Black 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 Scrambler models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 7,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville Scrambler fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ09 BFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville Scrambler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ09 BFX registered?

FJ09 BFX is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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