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VX05 BDO

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,403 mi
Last recorded55,403 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BDO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,398 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,223 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 55,123 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 52,053 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,108 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,242 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,787 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,347 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear change lever slight play .

rear brake slightly binding .

Pass 6 Dec 2013 29,429 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,341 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,251 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,223 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,858 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,190 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 9,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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VX05 BDO is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX05 BDO, 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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VX05 BDO is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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