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CF02 BVS

2002 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,131 mi
Last recorded17,131 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Bonneville10,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 BVS
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 17,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 16,725 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 16,725 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 16,301 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 16,301 miles

Central Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 15,782 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 15,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 14,636 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 14,636 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 14,399 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 13,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,707 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 11,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 11,029 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)

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. adjust (6.2.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,600 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 8,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 8,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,128 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 7,128 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 5,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,146 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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CF02 BVS is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,606 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 CF02 BVS, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CF02 BVS registered?

CF02 BVS is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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