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MV05 ETL

2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

White Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,813 mi
Last recorded20,813 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)10,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 ETL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T 100 (865)
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 20,813 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 20,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 20,699 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 20,695 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 20,611 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 20,611 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 20,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 19,704 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 16,799 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 15,020 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 12,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 6,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 4,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 2,859 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 1,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 1,162 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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MV05 ETL is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) in White with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MV05 ETL, 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 MV05 ETL registered?

MV05 ETL is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865), first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is MV05 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 ETL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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