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LX55 BVL

2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

36,882 mi
Last recorded36,882 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)10,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BVL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T 100 (865)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 36,882 miles

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 36,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 35,044 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 34,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,274 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 34,274 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 33,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 33,949 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 336,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 336,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,961 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 32,960 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 21,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 15,665 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 15,665 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 14,145 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,145 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,165 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,811 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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LX55 BVL is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX55 BVL, 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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LX55 BVL is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865), first registered on 16 September 2005.

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