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BL03 TNK

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires22 Jun 2027

Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)

Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,166 mi

Last recorded21,166 miles

Recorded on23 Jun 2026

Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 TNK

MakeTriumph

ModelBonneville

Year2003

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail

Pass 23 Jun 2026 21,166 miles

Pass 1 May 2025 20,927 miles

Pass 1 May 2024 20,205 miles

Pass 17 Apr 2023 20,097 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 20,036 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 19,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate may not meet requirements

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,892 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,838 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,631 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 19,456 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 19,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Handlebars possibly slightly deformed

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars possibly slightly deformed

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,238 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 19,238 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 18,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake slightly binding

Speedo.cable guide broken

Fail 13 May 2013 18,943 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake slightly binding

Speedo.cable guide broken

Pass 8 May 2012 18,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars possibly bent

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 8 May 2012 18,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars possibly bent

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 16,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2011 16,427 miles

Fail 7 Apr 2010 13,437 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,437 miles

Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,059 miles

Very slight binding rear brake.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,675 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 3,925 miles

Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,575 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%

Pass Rate

520

Miles/Year

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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BL03 TNK is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL03 TNK, 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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BL03 TNK is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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