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CV52 OCB

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,515 mi
Last recorded22,515 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 OCB
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 22,515 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 21,697 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 20,331 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 20,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 19,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,251 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,194 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,068 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 17,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,673 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,678 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,795 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 12,794 miles

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 10,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,041 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 8,041 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 5,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 5,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 5,522 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 5,485 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 5,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 5,072 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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CV52 OCB is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV52 OCB, 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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CV52 OCB is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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