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LJ07 VCZ

2007 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,205 mi
Last recorded17,205 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Triumph Bonneville America10,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 VCZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 17,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 18,308 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 15,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 13,165 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 13,158 miles

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

Oil filter very rusty might fail

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 10,692 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 8,705 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 8,693 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 7,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 6,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 6,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 6,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 6,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,133 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 4,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 4,048 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 3,566 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 2,948 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 2,948 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 2,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 1,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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LJ07 VCZ is a 2007 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 10,826 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 LJ07 VCZ, 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 19 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 LJ07 VCZ registered?

LJ07 VCZ is a 2007 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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