2002 Triumph Bonneville 0.8L Petrol · LR02 RZS

The vehicle presents a high roadworthiness status with a perfectly stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent test conducted on 15 July 2025 at 23,405 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This consistent clean sheet suggests that the motorcycle has been maintained to a high standard and that the mechanical and structural components currently meet all minimum testing requirements. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old machine, averaging approximately 975 miles per year. Between June 2022 at 23,226 miles and July 2025 at 23,405 miles, the vehicle covered only 179 miles annually. While this low usage indicates minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, it also suggests the bike spends long periods stationary. Such usage patterns often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components despite the low odometer reading. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components affected by age and long storage. Particular attention should be paid to perished tyre sidewalls, cracked fuel lines, and leaking fork seals which degrade over time regardless of mileage. The braking system should be checked for seized calipers or pitted brake discs caused by lack of use. Additionally, the structural integrity of the frame and swingarm must be verified for corrosion, as the MOT tester only identifies visible surface rust that has not reached structural failure.