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AY53 DOA

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,883 mi
Last recorded8,883 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DOA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 8,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 8,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 8,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 8,339 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 8,339 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,906 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 7,559 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,010 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 5,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,269 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 DOA is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

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

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