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EO51 LYX

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,409 mi
Last recorded10,409 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LYX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,409 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,370 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 9,882 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,882 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 8,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 8,801 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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EO51 LYX is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO51 LYX, 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 EO51 LYX registered?

EO51 LYX is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is EO51 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 LYX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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