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OY53 VBC

2003 Triumph Bonneville T100

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

999 mi
Last recorded999 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville T10010,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VBC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 999 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 903 miles

Chain guard missing

drive chain over adjusted

no high beam tell-tail

rear indicators positioned slightly forward

Fail 20 Apr 2023 903 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

drive chain over adjusted

no high beam tell-tail

rear indicators positioned slightly forward

Pass 28 Oct 2021 786 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,305 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 11,517 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 11,517 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 9,714 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 9,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 7,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,927 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 5,125 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville T100?

Based on 5,627 MOT tests across 754 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
508
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
754
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 14
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OY53 VBC is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 10,253 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 T100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville T100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville T100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY53 VBC registered?

OY53 VBC is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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