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DX51 JWU

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,471 mi
Last recorded17,471 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 JWU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 17,471 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 16,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 15,039 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 15,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 13,332 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 13,331 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 11,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 11,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,329 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 11,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,875 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,469 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 8,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 6,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 5,252 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 4,414 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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DX51 JWU is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 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 DX51 JWU, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 JWU registered?

DX51 JWU is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is DX51 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 JWU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 JWU have outstanding finance?

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