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LF05 BDU

2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,731 mi
Last recorded27,731 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)10,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BDU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T 100 (865)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 27,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 27,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 26,725 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 26,725 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 26,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 24,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 23,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,664 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 23,664 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,580 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,093 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 20,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,610 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,834 miles

Advise rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,525 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,494 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,287 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)?

Based on 19,432 MOT tests across 1,655 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 48
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 26
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LF05 BDU is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 10,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 BDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF05 BDU registered?

LF05 BDU is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865), first registered on 18 April 2005.

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