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293 YYC

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration293 YYC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025
Fail 23 Jul 2025

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2024
Fail 17 May 2024

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 14,617 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 14,617 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Obscurer fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 14,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 14,425 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020

Cotinental headlamp fitted with obscurer to give a straight line

Fail 18 May 2020

Cotinental headlamp fitted with obscurer to give a straight line

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,005 miles

Number plate changed for test.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 13,131 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 13,131 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,837 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 12,713 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,671 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,804 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre side walls starting to crack/split and perish.

Fail 29 May 2012 10,804 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre side walls starting to crack/split and perish.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,624 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 8,444 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 8,444 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2005 7,180 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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293 YYC is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 9,910 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 293 YYC, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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293 YYC is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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