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AU05 AOS

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,297 mi
Last recorded22,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 AOS
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 22,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 21,880 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 21,855 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch u/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 19,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,770 miles

Offside Rear pillion footrest present but facing downwards

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,300 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 AOS is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AOS, 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 AOS registered?

AU05 AOS is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 AOS safe to buy?

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