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DL03 GHY

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14,153 mi
Last recorded14,153 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 GHY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 14,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 13,877 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 13,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 13,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 12,104 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 12,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength rear pads almost worn down to metal backing, less than 1mm. (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 11,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam replaced bulb (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 10,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,003 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 9,003 miles

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

Centre Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 6,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 4,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 3,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 2,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 982 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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DL03 GHY is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Black 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 DL03 GHY, 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 DL03 GHY registered?

DL03 GHY is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DL03 GHY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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