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AY53 DLF

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,671 mi
Last recorded11,671 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DLF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 11,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Lower Front brake slightly sticking

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear Lower Side car wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 10 Sep 2024 11,671 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear tyre worn to excess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Lower Front brake slightly sticking

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear Lower Side car wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Side car suspension arm pivot lose and likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 11,351 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 11,351 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 10,231 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 10,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 9,484 miles

motor cycle and side car combination

Pass 24 Aug 2019 9,090 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 8,982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

suspension bush slightly loose

Pass 26 Nov 2014 7,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 7,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 7,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,743 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 6,743 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 6,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 5,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,581 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 4,580 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 3,482 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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AY53 DLF is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY53 DLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 DLF registered?

AY53 DLF is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AY53 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 DLF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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