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DK51 JKV

2002 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

17,428 mi
Last recorded17,428 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Bonneville10,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 JKV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 17,428 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 17,428 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 16,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 16,727 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 16,147 miles

Front Slight fluctuation in front brake

Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,878 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 15,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 15,198 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,210 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brake lever travel more than 50%

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 13,210 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brake lever travel more than 50%

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play tightened loose wheel spindle (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 8,201 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 8,201 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 8,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,767 miles

one position lamp inop

Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 7,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 6,629 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 5,428 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 5,383 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,242 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 4,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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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DK51 JKV is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,606 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 DK51 JKV, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DK51 JKV is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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