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CU03 DFC

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,533 mi
Last recorded16,533 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 DFC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 16,533 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,179 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 14,802 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak oil on top of gearbox ()

Pass 1 Nov 2014 14,726 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 14,726 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 14,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

poor beam pattern,headlamp reflector corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 14,203 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

poor beam pattern,headlamp reflector corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,842 miles

rear brake starting to bind, turning forward ok backwards

Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,011 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,012 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 4 Sep 2008 11,582 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 11,582 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,014 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 11,008 miles

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

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 10,108 miles

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

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

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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CU03 DFC is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 9,910 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 CU03 DFC, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CU03 DFC is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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