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BU05 MHZ

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,826 mi
Last recorded2,826 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 MHZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 2,826 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 2,826 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 2,467 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 2,467 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 1,943 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 1,943 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 1,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 1,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch lever bent

Fail 14 Jun 2018

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch lever bent

Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 28,026 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 28,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2015 25,754 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,754 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,416 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,867 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,475 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 18,475 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,222 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 13,222 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 9,406 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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BU05 MHZ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 10,225 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 BU05 MHZ, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU05 MHZ registered?

BU05 MHZ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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