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YJ06 BDE

2006 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,322 mi
Last recorded18,322 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Bonneville America8,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 BDE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 18,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 18,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 18,061 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,817 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 17,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 17,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,791 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 10,791 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 8,669 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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YJ06 BDE is a 2006 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 8,712 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 YJ06 BDE, 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 20 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 YJ06 BDE registered?

YJ06 BDE is a 2006 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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