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AY51 CYL

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,079 mi
Last recorded17,079 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 CYL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,079 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 16,513 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2014 16,513 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 15,547 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,547 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 11,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,203 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 6,258 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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AY51 CYL is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 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 AY51 CYL, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY51 CYL registered?

AY51 CYL is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is AY51 CYL safe to buy?

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