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BU03 TNV

2003 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,442 mi
Last recorded25,442 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville America11,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 TNV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 25,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 24,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 24,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 24,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 24,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 24,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 24,049 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 23,927 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,922 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,622 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 16,262 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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BU03 TNV is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,250 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 TNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 TNV is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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