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CX51 ENE

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,530 mi
Last recorded24,530 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 ENE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 24,530 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking customer advised not to ride no rear brake (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER NOT TO RIDE DUE TO NO BRAKES

Pass 24 Apr 2024 24,060 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 23,516 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 22,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 20,844 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 20,825 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,808 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,169 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 19,918 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,279 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 19,272 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,266 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,996 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 14,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

front caliper mounting bolt very close to brake disc

Fail 30 Jun 2006 14,946 miles

Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder has an excessively worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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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CX51 ENE is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 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 CX51 ENE, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CX51 ENE is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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