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AY05 DVG

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,325 mi
Last recorded27,325 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DVG
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,325 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,712 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 23,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 20,665 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2022 20,655 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 18,456 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 17,701 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 15,400 miles

Drive chain has some tight links, would advise replacement

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 15,400 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain has some tight links, would advise replacement

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,777 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 4,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing Arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Jun 2016 4,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing Arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,828 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 13,210 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 6,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 5,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 4,964 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 4,780 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 4,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 4,428 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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AY05 DVG is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 10,225 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 AY05 DVG, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY05 DVG registered?

AY05 DVG is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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