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BX05 VKN

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,518 mi
Last recorded6,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VKN
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 6,518 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 6,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 6,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 5,760 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 5,601 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 5,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 5,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,176 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 4,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 2,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 1,947 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 VKN is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BX05 VKN, 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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What year was BX05 VKN registered?

BX05 VKN is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BX05 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 VKN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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