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AU05 AOO

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,732 mi
Last recorded14,732 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 AOO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 14,490 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 14,051 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 13,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 13,414 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 13,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 13,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 12,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 12,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 10,242 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 9,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 8,671 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 8,671 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 5,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,216 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
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AU05 AOO is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU05 AOO, 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 AOO registered?

AU05 AOO is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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