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EO51 VWB

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,516 mi
Last recorded6,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VWB
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 6,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 6,417 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 6,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 6,345 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 6,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 5,842 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 5,157 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 4,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 4,619 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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 VWB is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

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

Is EO51 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 VWB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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