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CN05 BJK

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

13,972 mi
Last recorded13,972 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 BJK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 13,972 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (Disc's) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 12,551 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 12,035 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 11,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,481 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 11,038 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 11,038 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 10,264 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 8,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 7,411 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 7,411 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 4,372 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 3,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 3,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 1,203 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 1,202 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 1,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 901 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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CN05 BJK is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CN05 BJK, 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 CN05 BJK registered?

CN05 BJK is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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