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AM51 AKY

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,709 mi
Last recorded15,709 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 AKY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 15,709 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 14,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 13,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 13,118 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 13,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 12,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 12,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 12,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 12,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 12,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 12,069 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 12,068 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 11,305 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,401 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 9,222 miles

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2010 7,708 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 7,708 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 4,065 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 1,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 1,317 miles

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

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

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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AM51 AKY is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AM51 AKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 AKY registered?

AM51 AKY is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AM51 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 AKY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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