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AY53 DNF

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,914 mi
Last recorded6,914 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DNF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 6,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 6,766 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 6,735 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 6,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 6,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 6,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 6,083 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 5,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 5,135 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 5,135 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 4,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 4,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 4,394 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 4,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 4,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 3,738 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 3,527 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 3,527 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 3,211 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 2,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 2,486 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 1,773 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 DNF is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DNF, 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.

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What year was AY53 DNF registered?

AY53 DNF is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AY53 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 DNF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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