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DK53 YYO

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,377 mi
Last recorded16,377 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YYO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 16,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,293 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 15,290 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 14,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 13,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,998 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 11,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 8,717 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,421 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 6,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,131 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 5,123 miles

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)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 4,936 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 2,742 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 1,300 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 YYO is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

DK53 YYO is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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