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BU05 PXK

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,793 mi
Last recorded2,793 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 PXK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 2,793 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2010 2,678 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 2,491 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 2,487 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 2,260 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 PXK is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXK, 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

How do I check the history of BU05 PXK?

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What year was BU05 PXK registered?

BU05 PXK is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is BU05 PXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 PXK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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