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AU05 CTY

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

20,900 mi
Last recorded20,900 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CTY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 20,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 20,893 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 24,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 24,005 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.14mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.10mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 24,005 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.14mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.10mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 23,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

clutch lever deformed

Pass 28 Jan 2021 22,879 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 22,359 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at swinging arm, attend to as soon as possible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch lever slightly deformed

Fail 29 Jan 2020 22,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at swinging arm, attend to as soon as possible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch lever slightly deformed

Pass 26 Feb 2019 21,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,239 miles

1. FRONT PADS QUITE WORN 2. SLIGHT WHEEL MIS ALIGNMENT 3. BLOWN FR. POS. LIGHT 4. PITTED STANCHIONS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,732 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

clutch stiff

Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,023 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,064 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

surface crack in rear brake disc, no serius reduction in strength at this time

Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,064 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

surface crack in rear brake disc, no serius reduction in strength at this time

Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,602 miles

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

front tyre sidewall perished may deteriorate very quickly

rear tyre sidewall perished may deteriorate very quickly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,575 miles

dry chain

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,788 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,410 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 11,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 10,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 10,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 9,728 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 CTY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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