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AV52 KWU

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,598 mi
Last recorded14,598 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 KWU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 14,598 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 14,592 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 13,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 13,445 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 6,979 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 5,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 4,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 2,897 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 2,882 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 May 2006 1,996 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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AV52 KWU is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV52 KWU, 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 AV52 KWU registered?

AV52 KWU is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AV52 KWU safe to buy?

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