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LJ53 FYM

2003 Triumph Bonneville T100

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,223 mi
Last recorded44,223 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville T10010,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FYM
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 44,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,612 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 42,734 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 42,066 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,195 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,317 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 39,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,457 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,931 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,426 miles

Front brake is slightly binding

Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,498 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 30,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,870 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,513 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 8,860 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 6,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 6,337 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 4,185 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 4,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 3,759 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 3,327 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 3,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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LJ53 FYM is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ53 FYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 FYM registered?

LJ53 FYM is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is LJ53 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 FYM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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