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YJ03 YBR

2003 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,725 mi
Last recorded13,725 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville America11,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YBR
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 13,725 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 13,352 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 13,346 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Head lamp aim not tested due to headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 12,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 12,585 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 12,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 12,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 10,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 9,265 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 6,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,709 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 5,709 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 3,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 428 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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YJ03 YBR is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YJ03 YBR, 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 YJ03 YBR registered?

YJ03 YBR is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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