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CU05 KUA

2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,074 mi
Last recorded24,074 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)10,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 KUA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T 100 (865)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 24,074 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 22,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 18,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 18,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 15,671 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 13,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 13,903 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 9,276 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 9,276 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 6,441 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 5,649 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 5,500 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 5,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 5,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 4,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 4,381 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 3,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 3,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 3,410 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,021 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)?

Based on 19,432 MOT tests across 1,655 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 48
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 26
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CU05 KUA is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 10,191 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 T 100 (865) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 KUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU05 KUA registered?

CU05 KUA is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865), first registered on 18 July 2005.

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