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CX03 BKA

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

4,400 mi
Last recorded4,400 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 BKA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 4,400 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 4,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 3,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 3,775 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 3,660 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 3,660 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 2,351 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 2,351 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 1,037 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 1,037 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 3 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 3 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 29,215 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 29,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,568 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Mudguard insecure rear mudguard poorly mounted ()

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 26,568 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Mudguard insecure rear mudguard poorly mounted ()

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,010 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,849 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 18,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 16,064 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 16,064 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 13,804 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 13,804 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 11,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 11,371 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,085 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 9,085 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,407 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 5,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 4,943 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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CX03 BKA is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CX03 BKA, 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 CX03 BKA registered?

CX03 BKA is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is CX03 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 BKA shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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