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AY03 DLJ

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,393 mi
Last recorded30,393 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 30,393 miles

Chain link poorly riveted

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 29,342 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 29,342 miles

Central Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to the Right. fitted Mask. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 28,322 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 28,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 27,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 25,956 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,108 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 25,108 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 23,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 22,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 21,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 20,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 17,709 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,259 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,328 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 7,490 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 DLJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AY03 DLJ, 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 DLJ registered?

AY03 DLJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is AY03 DLJ safe to buy?

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