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HX53 MRU

2003 Triumph Bonneville T100

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,089 mi
Last recorded26,089 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville T10010,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 MRU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T100
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 26,089 miles

advise fork gaiters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2025 25,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 25,060 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 24,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,236 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,715 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,888 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 21,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,252 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 21,252 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,934 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 16,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,371 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,804 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 9,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville T100?

Based on 5,627 MOT tests across 754 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
508
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
754
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 14
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HX53 MRU is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 10,253 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 T100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville T100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville T100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX53 MRU registered?

HX53 MRU is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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