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VX05 MPY

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

11,479 mi
Last recorded11,479 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 MPY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 11,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 11,132 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 10,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 10,977 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 10,977 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 10,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,942 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 10,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 10,512 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 9,232 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,404 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 MPY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Red 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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

VX05 MPY is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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