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OU09 GBZ

2009 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,748 mi
Last recorded17,748 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America9,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 GBZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 17,748 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 16,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 16,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 14,942 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 14,942 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 14,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 13,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,061 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 10,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,094 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 6,463 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 6,463 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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OU09 GBZ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU09 GBZ, 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 OU09 GBZ registered?

OU09 GBZ is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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