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MX05 VCD

2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,330 mi
Last recorded38,330 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)10,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VCD
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T 100 (865)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 38,330 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 37,832 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 35,979 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,962 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,354 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 31,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,589 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,349 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,707 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 25,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Centre stand nut missing (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,633 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 9,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 5,549 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 2,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 2,059 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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MX05 VCD is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MX05 VCD, 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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MX05 VCD is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865), first registered on 4 June 2005.

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