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FH05 SFZ

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,601 mi
Last recorded23,601 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 SFZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 23,601 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 23,413 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 23,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 23,195 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 21,512 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 21,512 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,872 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,778 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 16,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 9,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,545 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 5,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 4,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 4,543 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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FH05 SFZ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,100 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH05 SFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH05 SFZ registered?

FH05 SFZ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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