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LX55 ESV

2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,862 mi
Last recorded19,862 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)10,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 19,862 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 18,461 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 16,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 15,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 15,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 15,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 14,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 13,481 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,951 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 11,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 11,164 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,680 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 10,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,004 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 8,826 miles

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

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 ESV is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LX55 ESV, 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 LX55 ESV registered?

LX55 ESV is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865), first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is LX55 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 ESV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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