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BU03 LKK

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,005 mi
Last recorded53,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LKK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 52,127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 50,998 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 50,259 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 49,679 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 49,679 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 45,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 40,809 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 40,809 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 37,204 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 37,204 miles

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 20 May 2016 34,247 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,976 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,771 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 13,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,518 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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BU03 LKK is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BU03 LKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 LKK registered?

BU03 LKK is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 LKK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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