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AU53 EER

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,305 mi
Last recorded10,305 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EER
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 10,305 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 10,302 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2025 8,882 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 8,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 8,833 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 8,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 8,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 8,620 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 8,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 8,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 8,276 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 8,063 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 6,644 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 4,743 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 3,386 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 EER is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EER, 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 EER registered?

AU53 EER is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 EER shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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