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AE18 VNF

2018 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,931 mi
Last recorded11,931 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Triumph Bonneville5,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VNF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 11,931 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 11,913 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 10,376 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 9,681 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 8,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 7,537 miles

Offside Front master cylinder brake fluid level on min mark

Fail 10 May 2022 7,536 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 4,652 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 4,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AE18 VNF is a 2018 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 5,425 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 AE18 VNF, 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 8 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE18 VNF is a 2018 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 4 May 2018.

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