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EJ52 PKX

2002 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,461 mi
Last recorded21,461 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Bonneville10,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 PKX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 21,461 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 21,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 20,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,671 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 20,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 19,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,689 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 18,665 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 18,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,492 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,427 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 15,345 miles

drive chain slack

front brake lever has very little reserve travel.

Pass 26 May 2012 14,201 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 12,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 11,205 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 8,886 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,258 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 2,989 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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EJ52 PKX is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ52 PKX, 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 EJ52 PKX registered?

EJ52 PKX is a 2002 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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