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NK05 DZY

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,176 mi
Last recorded48,176 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 DZY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 48,176 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 47,776 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,154 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,272 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 36,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,449 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 29,776 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,999 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 23,979 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 23,979 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 18,538 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 18,538 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,915 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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NK05 DZY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,100 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 DZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK05 DZY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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