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AY05 DVH

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,268 mi
Last recorded18,268 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DVH
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 18,268 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 18,032 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 17,906 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 17,872 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 17,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 17,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 17,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 16,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 16,850 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 16,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 16,369 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 15,975 miles

rear tyre only had 5 psi in have put 30 psi in keep an eye

Pass 11 May 2013 15,359 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 14,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,660 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 11,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,687 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 DVH is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AY05 DVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 DVH registered?

AY05 DVH is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AY05 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 DVH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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