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AY03 DKE

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,514 mi
Last recorded14,514 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DKE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 14,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 14,271 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 14,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 13,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 13,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 13,492 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 13,402 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 12,949 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 12,501 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 12,499 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear drive chain loose.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 12,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 12,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 11,713 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 11,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 9,905 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 5,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 4,093 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 3,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 2,546 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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AY03 DKE is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Blue 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 AY03 DKE, 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 AY03 DKE registered?

AY03 DKE is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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