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AU53 EDR

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

8,950 mi
Last recorded8,950 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EDR
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 8,950 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Leaking on header (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive rubbers worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 8,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 7,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 7,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 6,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,678 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 6,678 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake light switch disconnected (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 6,262 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 6,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2014 5,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 5,868 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 5,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 4,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 4,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 3,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 3,605 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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AU53 EDR is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 9,910 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 AU53 EDR, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU53 EDR registered?

AU53 EDR is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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