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AY53 DMX

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,214 mi
Last recorded15,214 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DMX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 15,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 13,771 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 13,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 13,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 11,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 9,552 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 8,009 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 6,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 4,329 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 2,459 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 2,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 2,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 1,874 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 DMX is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AY53 DMX, 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

How do I check the history of AY53 DMX?

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What year was AY53 DMX registered?

AY53 DMX is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AY53 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 DMX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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