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DU52 NTL

2002 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,644 mi
Last recorded1,644 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Bonneville10,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NTL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 1,644 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 1,644 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 1,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 1,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 1,608 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 1,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front no front position lamp fitted within headlamp

Nearside Rear number plate lamp flickering

Offside Front fork gaitor split

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 1,157 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp flickering

Offside Front fork gaitor split

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 416 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,735 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,946 miles

Advise Front Brake Spongy

Chain slightly loose.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 19,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,373 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,662 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,685 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,580 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 3,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 2,559 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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DU52 NTL is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU52 NTL, 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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What year was DU52 NTL registered?

DU52 NTL is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is DU52 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 NTL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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