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BD02 LYC

2002 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,975 mi
Last recorded34,975 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Bonneville10,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 LYC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,975 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 33,361 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 31,495 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,993 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,873 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 17,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 12,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 5,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 2,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 2,384 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 2,378 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 2,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 2,086 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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BD02 LYC is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,606 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 BD02 LYC, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD02 LYC?

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What year was BD02 LYC registered?

BD02 LYC is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 21 July 2002.

Is BD02 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 LYC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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