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LJ56 GGU

2006 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,997 mi
Last recorded36,997 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Triumph Bonneville America8,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 GGU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 36,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 35,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 32,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 32,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 32,088 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 31,938 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,495 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 29,495 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,336 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 22,299 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front brakes slightly binding

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,319 miles

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

Rear 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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LJ56 GGU is a 2006 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ56 GGU, 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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LJ56 GGU is a 2006 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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