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242 UXJ

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,560 mi
Last recorded1,560 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 UXJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 1,560 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 1,554 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 1,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 970 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 471 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 471 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 370 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 343 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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242 UXJ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 10,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 242 UXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 242 UXJ registered?

242 UXJ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is 242 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 242 UXJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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