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BU05 PXL

2005 Triumph Bonneville

White Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,131 mi
Last recorded3,131 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 PXL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 3,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 3,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 2,998 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 2,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 2,793 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 2,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 2,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 2,235 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 2,100 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 2,083 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 1,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 1,364 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 PXL is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in White with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

BU05 PXL is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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The MOT history for BU05 PXL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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