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AU53 EET

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

10,861 mi
Last recorded10,861 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EET
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 10,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 10,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 8,883 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 8,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 7,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 7,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 6,729 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 6,111 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 5,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 5,819 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 5,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 5,688 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 5,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 5,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 5,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,952 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 4,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 4,709 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 3,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 3,561 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 EET is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 AU53 EET, 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 EET registered?

AU53 EET is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AU53 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 EET shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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