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BU05 XTP

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,897 mi
Last recorded17,897 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XTP
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 17,897 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 16,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 16,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,769 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 13,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 12,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 12,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 11,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 10,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 10,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 10,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 9,680 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 8,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,146 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 5,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 4,749 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 XTP is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

BU05 XTP is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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