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AY03 DHV

2003 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,107 mi
Last recorded19,107 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville America11,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DHV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 19,107 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 19,000 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 18,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 18,723 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 18,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,903 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,351 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 17,351 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 16,887 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,366 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 16,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 12,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,732 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 11,307 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,456 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,190 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,526 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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AY03 DHV is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 DHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY03 DHV registered?

AY03 DHV is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is AY03 DHV safe to buy?

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