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BBD 158E

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Purple Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,490 mi
Last recorded2,490 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBD 158E
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 2,490 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 2,490 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 2,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 2,433 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 2,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,290 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 2,290 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,274 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 1,760 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 1,762 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 1,682 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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BBD 158E is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Purple with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BBD 158E, 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 BBD 158E registered?

BBD 158E is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is BBD 158E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBD 158E shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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