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C15 NCC

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 NCC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026
Pass 3 Apr 2025 3,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 3,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 1,454 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 3,661 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,332 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 27,332 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 23,682 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 23,682 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,423 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 17,423 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 9,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 6,362 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 6,362 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 980 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 980 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 854 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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C15 NCC is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 9,910 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 C15 NCC, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C15 NCC registered?

C15 NCC is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for C15 NCC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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