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FJ09 DMF

2009 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,551 mi
Last recorded23,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America9,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 DMF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 23,551 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 23,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 23,545 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 21,872 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 21,872 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 16,969 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,825 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 11,519 miles

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,237 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 9,227 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 4,980 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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FJ09 DMF is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 9,497 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ09 DMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ09 DMF registered?

FJ09 DMF is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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