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SF55 BVY

2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

2,806 mi
Last recorded2,806 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)10,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 BVY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T 100 (865)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 2,806 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 2,764 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 2,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 2,699 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 2,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 2,322 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 2,320 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2021 2,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 2,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 2,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 2,037 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 1,960 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 1,895 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 1,814 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 1,814 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 1,728 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 1,672 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 1,563 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 1,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 1,134 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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SF55 BVY 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 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF55 BVY, 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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What year was SF55 BVY registered?

SF55 BVY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865), first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is SF55 BVY safe to buy?

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