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VX05 GFJ

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,189 mi
Last recorded18,189 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 GFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 18,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 17,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 17,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 16,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 16,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 16,171 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 15,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 16,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 15,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 14,568 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 12,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 10,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 9,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 9,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,775 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,097 miles

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

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 GFJ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GFJ, 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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What year was VX05 GFJ registered?

VX05 GFJ is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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