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SF03 YYG

2003 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,685 mi
Last recorded13,685 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville America11,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 YYG
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 13,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 13,415 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 13,289 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 13,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 12,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 12,956 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 12,517 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 12,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,432 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 12,432 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 12,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 12,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 12,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 9,445 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,315 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,675 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,917 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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SF03 YYG is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,250 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 SF03 YYG, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF03 YYG registered?

SF03 YYG is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is SF03 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 YYG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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