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BU03 XKA

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,131 mi
Last recorded9,131 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XKA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 9,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 9,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 8,913 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 8,826 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 8,759 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 8,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 8,508 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 8,396 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 8,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 7,823 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 7,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 5,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 5,252 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 May 2008 4,526 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 3,849 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 3,006 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 XKA is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU03 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

BU03 XKA is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is BU03 XKA safe to buy?

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