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NK55 EUU

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,064 mi
Last recorded27,064 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 EUU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 27,064 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 27,064 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 25,043 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 25,038 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,571 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 19,571 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 13,322 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 13,322 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 9,777 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 9,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 9,015 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 7,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 6,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 5,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 5,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 5,186 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 4,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 3,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 2,566 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 2,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 2,080 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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NK55 EUU is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NK55 EUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK55 EUU registered?

NK55 EUU is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is NK55 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 EUU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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