2006 Triumph Bonneville 0.9L Petrol · EU56 FCM

The most recent DVSA roadworthiness examination for this 2006 Triumph Bonneville was conducted on 25 April 2026, resulting in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Reviewing the full MOT history back to 2017, every test has produced a pass with no advisories logged, which is a commendable and consistent record of compliance. The annual pattern of tests, each carried out around April or May, demonstrates that the keeper has maintained a disciplined approach to statutory testing. The absence of any recorded advisories over this period suggests that the braking system, suspension components, exhaust, lighting, and structural elements have remained within serviceable limits at each inspection, and there is no evidence of escalating wear or recurring concerns that might indicate a deteriorating mechanical trend. The recorded mileage of 13,409 miles against a vehicle age of approximately twenty years equates to an average annual usage of around 670 miles, which is exceptionally low for a motorcycle of this type. A genuine touring or standard motorcycle would typically cover two to three thousand miles per year, so this figure points strongly towards the Bonneville having spent considerable periods either in storage or used only for very occasional leisure riding. There is a gap in the MOT history between 2017 and 2020, which is consistent with the SORN exemption applicable to motorcycles not requiring an MOT in their first three years from new registration, though by 2006 a Bonneville of this age would have required annual testing. The pattern of very low mileage does mean that consumable wear items such as tyres, brake pads, chain and sprockets, and battery condition are likely to be governed more by time and standing than by distance covered. Given the clean MOT record and low mileage, the prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on age-related deterioration rather than wear from use. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing, cracking, and ozone damage, as motorcycle rubber can degrade significantly after five to seven years regardless of tread depth, and the date code on the sidewall should be checked to confirm they are not beyond safe service life. Brake calipers, particularly on a twin disc front end, may have developed surface corrosion or piston seizure from prolonged standing, so the wheels should be spun to confirm free rotation without binding, and the brake levers should feel firm with no sponginess indicating a need to renew fluid or bleed the system. The 12V battery, often a weak point on low-use machines, should be load tested, and the chain and sprockets examined for rust, stiff links, or pitting, all of which are common after long storage. Other practical checks include verifying that the engine cooling fins and exhaust system are free from significant corrosion, particularly the downpipes and silencer mounting lugs, which are susceptible to oxidation on a UK-stored machine. Coolant, fork oil, and brake fluid are all time-served items that degrade on a calendar basis and should be renewed regardless of low mileage; service history stamps or invoices confirming these renewals will add confidence. Fuel system components, including the tank, petcock, and carburettors, should be inspected for varnish, sediment, or stale fuel residue, as a motorcycle standing for long intervals is prone to fuel degradation and blocked jets. Finally, the buyer should confirm the VIN, registration document, and service book entries correspond, and where possible obtain evidence of recent recommissioning work such as new fluids, battery, or tyres, which would substantially de-risk the purchase of this otherwise commendably maintained, low-mileage Triumph Bonneville.