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GX05 FXK

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

15,920 mi
Last recorded15,920 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FXK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 15,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 15,803 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 15,777 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All stay on or don't switch off (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 15,679 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 15,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 14,875 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 14,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 14,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 14,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 14,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 12,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 12,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 10,992 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 10,992 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,318 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 10,318 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 12 May 2012 9,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,356 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,999 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,448 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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GX05 FXK is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GX05 FXK, 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 GX05 FXK registered?

GX05 FXK is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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