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LJ07 RYC

2007 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,894 mi
Last recorded18,894 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Triumph Bonneville America10,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 RYC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 18,894 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 17,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 16,201 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 14,436 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 14,363 miles

Front Tyre perished on side walls and tread

Pass 2 Sep 2021 14,341 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 14,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 14,228 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 13,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 12,984 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,846 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 11,846 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 11,002 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 11,002 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 10,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 10,273 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 8,025 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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LJ07 RYC is a 2007 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 10,826 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 LJ07 RYC, 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 19 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 LJ07 RYC registered?

LJ07 RYC is a 2007 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 5 May 2007.

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The MOT history for LJ07 RYC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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