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AY05 MTO

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,326 mi
Last recorded11,326 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MTO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 11,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 11,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 10,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 10,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 10,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 10,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 10,296 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 9,592 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 9,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 8,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 8,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 6,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 6,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 6,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 5,888 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 5,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 4,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 2,969 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 MTO is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

AY05 MTO is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AY05 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 MTO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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