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AY55 BWB

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,549 mi
Last recorded13,549 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BWB
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 13,549 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 13,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 12,256 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 11,866 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2017 11,815 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,718 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 11,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 11,603 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 11,603 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 11,012 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,782 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 4,103 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 4,096 miles

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

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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AY55 BWB is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 10,225 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 AY55 BWB, 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 21 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 AY55 BWB registered?

AY55 BWB is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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