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WA05 TWG

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,490 mi
Last recorded16,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 TWG
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 16,490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 15,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 15,293 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 15,212 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 14,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 14,639 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 13,429 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,679 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 11,260 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,079 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 11,068 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 9,900 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 9,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,794 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 7,794 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 2,364 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 2,087 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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WA05 TWG is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WA05 TWG, 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 WA05 TWG registered?

WA05 TWG is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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