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FX51 DYY

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

8,235 mi
Last recorded8,235 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 DYY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 8,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 8,233 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 8,230 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 8,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 8,227 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 8,068 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 8,068 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 8,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 8,062 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 8,059 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 8,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2017 7,840 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 7,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 7,679 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 7,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 7,560 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 7,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 7,549 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 7,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 6,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 5,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 4,264 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 3,969 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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FX51 DYY is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FX51 DYY, 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 FX51 DYY registered?

FX51 DYY is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 DYY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX51 DYY have outstanding finance?

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