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BU05 OPY

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,518 mi
Last recorded14,518 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OPY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 14,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 13,330 miles

rear sprocket kush bush worn

Pass 17 Dec 2021 12,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 12,637 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 12,520 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2019 12,519 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 10,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,613 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 4,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 4,184 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 4,144 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 3,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,576 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 2,597 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 OPY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BU05 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

BU05 OPY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is BU05 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 OPY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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