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DK53 YXY

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,208 mi
Last recorded12,208 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YXY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 12,208 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 12,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 11,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 11,811 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 11,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,648 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 22,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 21,875 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 21,223 miles

rear tyre slightly deteriorated i.e cracks in side wall

Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,216 miles

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

rear tyre slightly deteriorated i.e cracks on side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,570 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 15,075 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake Fluid resevoir... Unable to see level

Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,075 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake Fluid resevoir... Unable to see level

Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,579 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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DK53 YXY is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK53 YXY, 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 DK53 YXY registered?

DK53 YXY is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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