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KX05 FMC

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,918 mi
Last recorded5,918 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 FMC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 5,918 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 5,832 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 5,831 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 5,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 5,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 5,465 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 5,442 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 5,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 4,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 3,907 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 3,862 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,738 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 3,658 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 3,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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KX05 FMC is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KX05 FMC, 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 KX05 FMC registered?

KX05 FMC is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KX05 FMC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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