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AR05 AUG

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,663 mi
Last recorded7,663 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 AUG
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 7,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 7,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 6,594 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 6,066 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 5,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 4,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 4,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 4,250 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 4,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,470 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 2,689 miles

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

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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AR05 AUG is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 10,225 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 AR05 AUG, 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 21 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 AR05 AUG registered?

AR05 AUG is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AR05 AUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 AUG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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