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EO51 VWA

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,134 mi
Last recorded52,134 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VWA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 52,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 44,144 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake pad one slightly worn down

Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,114 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 38,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,363 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe leak from head (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 36,363 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe leak from head (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 33,811 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 31,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,035 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 17,359 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,863 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 14,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,534 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 10,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,429 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 7,429 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,551 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 1,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 1,277 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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EO51 VWA is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VWA, 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.

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What year was EO51 VWA registered?

EO51 VWA is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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