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BUT 2H

2005 Triumph Bonneville

White Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160 mi
Last recorded160 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 2H
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 160 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 44,687 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 44,092 miles

Riders seat slightly loose only one bolt fitted (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

advised battery flat

Pass 6 May 2022 43,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 41,736 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 39,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front left fork slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 35,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 32,996 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 32,996 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre perishing

Pass 20 May 2016 29,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on side wall (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 May 2016 29,894 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. both (2.1.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess and sprockets worn (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on side wall (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2015 27,221 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 27,217 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2014 25,029 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

no neutral light

Pass 14 May 2013 23,306 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2012 21,463 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 20,037 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 18,503 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,705 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 15,705 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 12,003 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 12,003 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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BUT 2H is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in White with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BUT 2H, 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.

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BUT 2H is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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