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BU05 ORJ

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,910 mi
Last recorded5,910 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ORJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 5,910 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 5,910 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 5,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 4,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 4,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 4,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 4,360 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 4,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 4,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 4,340 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 4,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 3,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 3,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 3,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 3,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 3,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 3,417 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 3,138 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 2,393 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 2,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 2,277 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 ORJ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 ORJ registered?

BU05 ORJ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is BU05 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ORJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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