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AF02 MLX

2002 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

6,390 mi
Last recorded6,390 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Bonneville10,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 MLX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 6,390 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 6,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 6,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 5,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 5,679 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 5,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 5,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 4,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 4,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 4,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 3,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 3,674 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 3,334 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 2,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,584 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 2,345 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 2,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 1,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,867 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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AF02 MLX is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,606 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 AF02 MLX, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF02 MLX registered?

AF02 MLX is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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