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GN55 ELJ

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

3,131 mi
Last recorded3,131 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ELJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 3,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 3,082 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 689 miles

Front suspension stiff in operation

Fail 5 Mar 2025 686 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension stiff in operation

Pass 27 Jun 2023 18,602 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 11,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 10,950 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 9,931 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 9,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 9,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,674 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 8,674 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 8,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 7,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 6,634 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 5,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 4,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 3,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 3,229 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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GN55 ELJ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GN55 ELJ, 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 GN55 ELJ registered?

GN55 ELJ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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