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BX55 EUD

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,303 mi
Last recorded18,303 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 EUD
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 18,303 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit in centre, slight signs of cracking to sidewalls, not affecting structure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 17,773 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Riders seat slightly loose not located under tank, but secured at rear. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,199 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength rear brake pedal clevis pin worn. slight freeplay . (3.2.A1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 17,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 16,672 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn rear pedal (3.2.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 16,672 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn rear pedal (3.2.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 15,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 14,004 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,633 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 12,935 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 10,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 10,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 8,892 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 8,892 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 6,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 6,162 miles

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

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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BX55 EUD is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX55 EUD, 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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BX55 EUD is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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