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CN53 LGJ

2003 Triumph Bonneville T100

Grey Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

543 mi
Last recorded543 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville T10010,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T100
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 543 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 3,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 3,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 3,792 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 3,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 1,448 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 1,448 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 13,185 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 13,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 13,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 13,139 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 13,139 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 12,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,390 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 12,390 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,155 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville T100?

Based on 5,627 MOT tests across 754 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
508
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
754
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 14
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CN53 LGJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 in Grey with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 10,253 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 T100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville T100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville T100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN53 LGJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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