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CN55 BJV

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,826 mi
Last recorded12,826 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 BJV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 12,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 12,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 11,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 11,020 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 11,020 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 10,495 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 10,495 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 9,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 9,663 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 9,663 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,249 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,468 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 6,468 miles

Front Upper Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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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CN55 BJV is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN55 BJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN55 BJV registered?

CN55 BJV is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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