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B3 RUS

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

10,211 mi
Last recorded10,211 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 RUS
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 10,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 9,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 9,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 9,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 9,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 8,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 8,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 8,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 6,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 4,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 3,460 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 3,326 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 3,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 3,011 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 3,011 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 2,833 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 2,665 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 2,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 2,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 2,307 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 2,208 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 2,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 2,114 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 2,047 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 2,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 1,941 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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B3 RUS is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 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 B3 RUS, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B3 RUS registered?

B3 RUS is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is B3 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 RUS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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