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CU03 NKJ

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,254 mi
Last recorded25,254 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 NKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 25,254 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 25,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 25,208 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 25,186 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 25,138 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 25,008 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 24,949 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 24,925 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 24,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 22,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,481 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive CUSH DRIVE (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,011 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 30 Mar 2015 16,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 15,286 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 14,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 13,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,056 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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CU03 NKJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKJ, 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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What year was CU03 NKJ registered?

CU03 NKJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is CU03 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 NKJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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