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WX53 EYJ

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Silver Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,441 mi
Last recorded5,441 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 5,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 5,436 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 5,283 miles

Direction indicator missing all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 4,572 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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WX53 EYJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Silver with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 9,910 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 EYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX53 EYJ registered?

WX53 EYJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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