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AU05 ANV

2005 Triumph Bonneville

White Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,648 mi
Last recorded8,648 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ANV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 8,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 8,361 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,231 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 8,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 8,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 8,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 7,836 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

silencers have tape on.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 7,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

silencers have tape on.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 7,389 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,225 miles

Uneven wear on rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 6,609 miles

Offside fork leg dust cover perished

Pass 19 May 2011 6,450 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 6,148 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 6,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,722 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 5,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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AU05 ANV is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in White with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AU05 ANV, 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.

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What year was AU05 ANV registered?

AU05 ANV is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is AU05 ANV safe to buy?

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