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BX05 VKT

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,703 mi
Last recorded25,703 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VKT
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2024 25,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 25,319 miles

Front tyre flat

Pass 22 Jun 2021 25,055 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 16,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 16,008 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,757 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,712 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,537 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,822 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,928 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,855 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 8,532 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 7,033 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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BX05 VKT is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 VKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX05 VKT registered?

BX05 VKT is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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