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CN05 BJY

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,775 mi
Last recorded17,775 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 BJY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 17,775 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 17,452 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 17,027 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 17,027 miles

Nearside Lower Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 15,638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 12,790 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 12,790 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 9,214 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 9,206 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 8,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 5,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 5,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 3,701 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 3,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 1,578 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 1,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 1,332 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 BJY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJY, 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 BJY registered?

CN05 BJY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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