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WK53 DVJ

2003 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,970 mi
Last recorded13,970 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville America11,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DVJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 13,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 13,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 13,908 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 13,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 13,738 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 13,738 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 13,618 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 13,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,229 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 13,229 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,519 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 12,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 7,505 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 4,280 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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WK53 DVJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,250 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 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 WK53 DVJ, 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 23 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 WK53 DVJ registered?

WK53 DVJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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