Triumph Bonneville
Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,200 cc
LE16 VAUMOT history
LE16 VAU is a black petrol Triumph Bonneville first used on 17 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 9,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 9,854 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 779 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE16 VAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Triumph
- Model
- Bonneville
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 17 Aug 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE16 VAU was last recorded at 9,854 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 9,175 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 679 miles
- Average per year
- 779 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 9,854 miles
- 2025 – 9,175 miles
- 2024 – 8,251 miles
- 2023 – 7,244 miles
- 2022 – 6,897 miles
- 2021 – 6,681 miles
- 2020 – 5,870 miles
- 2019 – 4,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass9,854 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 22 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass9,854 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 9,854 miles
- Test number
- 149330388953
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail9,854 miles (+679)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,854 miles
- Test number
- 483644550036
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass9,175 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 9,175 miles
- Test number
- 243196870259
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a))
Fail9,175 miles (+924)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,175 miles
- Test number
- 389150961976
- Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a))
Pass8,251 miles (+1,007)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 8,251 miles
- Test number
- 661092626435
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Pass7,244 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 7,244 miles
- Test number
- 389351835791
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Fail7,244 miles (+347)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,244 miles
- Test number
- 933976037102
- DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Pass6,897 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 6,897 miles
- Test number
- 164393564263
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail6,897 miles (+216)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,897 miles
- Test number
- 854855273090
- Repaired at testExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass6,681 miles (+811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 6,681 miles
- Test number
- 655394122207
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass5,870 miles (+1,260)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 5,870 miles
- Test number
- 473653200291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 4,610 miles
- Test number
- 881865963503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE16 VAU
- Does LE16 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 VAU is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE16 VAU?
- The MOT on LE16 VAU is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE16 VAU done?
- LE16 VAU was recorded at 9,854 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 779 miles a year.
- Has LE16 VAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE16 VAU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE16 VAU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LE16 VAU find?
- LE16 VAU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.
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