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RF09 BWX

2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

3,352 mi
Last recorded3,352 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 8659,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 BWX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America 865
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 3,352 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 2,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 2,185 miles

Exhaust noisy both sides (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 1,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 1,811 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 1,811 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 1,560 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 1,560 miles

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 1,381 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 1,357 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 1,357 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 May 2015 1,197 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 1,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 1,118 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 1,079 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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RF09 BWX is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF09 BWX, 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 RF09 BWX registered?

RF09 BWX is a 2009 Triumph Bonneville America 865, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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