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AF16 KWU

2016 Triumph Bonneville

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,923 mi
Last recorded15,923 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Bonneville6,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 KWU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 15,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 15,378 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 14,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 14,503 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 14,500 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake fluid low

Rear Brake fluid low

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre perished

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 14,392 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Gear linkage worn

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 14,392 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Gear linkage worn

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 14,065 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres have cuts in tread/perishing

Pass 24 May 2019 13,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre perished

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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AF16 KWU is a 2016 Triumph Bonneville in Orange with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 6,552 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 AF16 KWU, 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 10 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF16 KWU registered?

AF16 KWU is a 2016 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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