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501 KMY

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

11,918 mi
Last recorded11,918 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration501 KMY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 11,918 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 11,869 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed o/s sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 11,620 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 11,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 10,930 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 9,831 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 8,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 8,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,343 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 7,341 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 5,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,051 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 4,051 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 3,506 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 2,274 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 2,274 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 2,035 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 2,035 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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501 KMY is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 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 501 KMY, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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501 KMY is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 April 2001.

Is 501 KMY safe to buy?

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