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CN05 PMU

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

23,192 mi
Last recorded23,192 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 PMU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 23,192 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 23,192 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 21,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 20,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 20,052 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 19,826 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 19,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 18,064 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,438 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 15,429 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,370 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,082 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 15,082 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,846 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 13,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 12,364 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,878 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 5,878 miles

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

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 PMU is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

CN05 PMU is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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The MOT history for CN05 PMU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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