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LJ53 FYP

2003 Triumph Bonneville T100

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,723 mi
Last recorded14,723 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville T10010,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FYP
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 14,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush slightly displaced (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 14,122 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 13,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 13,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 13,305 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 13,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 13,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 13,224 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 13,224 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 13,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,131 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 13,030 miles

advise no plate be changed

Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,845 miles

advise rear no plate be changed

Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,715 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 7,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,811 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 4,079 miles

Advise tune rear spokes

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,079 miles

Advise tune rear spokes

Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,479 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville T100?

Based on 5,627 MOT tests across 754 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
508
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
754
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 14
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LJ53 FYP is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 10,253 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 T100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 FYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville T100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville T100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ53 FYP registered?

LJ53 FYP is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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