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B28 WLL

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,716 mi
Last recorded26,716 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 WLL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 26,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 26,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 22,316 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 22,316 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,438 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2011 21,435 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,651 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 19,640 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,067 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 5,088 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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B28 WLL is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B28 WLL, 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 B28 WLL registered?

B28 WLL is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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