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BU51 SZD

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,290 mi
Last recorded11,290 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SZD
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 11,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 11,286 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm to frame has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 11,279 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 11,236 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 11,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 11,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 11,178 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 10,950 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 10,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 9,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 8,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 8,026 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 7,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,724 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 5,724 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

O/S Chain Adjuster Bent

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2006 5,609 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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BU51 SZD is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 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 BU51 SZD, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU51 SZD registered?

BU51 SZD is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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