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BX05 VJY

2005 Triumph Bonneville

White Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38 mi
Last recorded38 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VJY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 38 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 7 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 7 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,833 miles

Central Centre Stand does not Return freely

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 32,809 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Central Centre Stand does not Return freely

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,453 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,480 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 13,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 13,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 May 2011 10,290 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 May 2011 10,290 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 7,560 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 4,190 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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BX05 VJY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in White with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BX05 VJY, 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 BX05 VJY registered?

BX05 VJY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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