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CU05 HDN

2005 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,087 mi
Last recorded17,087 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville10,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 HDN
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 17,087 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 17,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 16,957 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 16,957 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 14,369 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,403 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 9,544 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 15 May 2008 9,544 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 9,409 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 9,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front 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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CU05 HDN is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU05 HDN, 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 CU05 HDN registered?

CU05 HDN is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is CU05 HDN safe to buy?

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