CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO51 GTU

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,850 mi
Last recorded16,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 GTU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 16,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 16,762 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 16,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 16,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 15,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 14,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 14,521 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,277 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 13,825 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 13,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 4,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 4,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,522 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
Full Triumph Bonneville reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO51 GTU is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AO51 GTU, 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

How do I check the history of AO51 GTU?

You can check the full history of AO51 GTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO51 GTU registered?

AO51 GTU is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AO51 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 GTU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO51 GTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO51 GTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.