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AU53 EFR

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

6,934 mi
Last recorded6,934 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EFR
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 6,934 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 6,836 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 6,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 6,583 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 6,580 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 6,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 6,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 6,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 5,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 5,848 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 5,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 5,543 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 5,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 4,410 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 4,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 3,773 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 3,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 2,507 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 1,778 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 EFR is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

AU53 EFR is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is AU53 EFR safe to buy?

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