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AU04 FSL

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,936 mi
Last recorded36,936 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FSL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 36,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 35,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 34,763 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 33,722 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 25,221 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 20,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,557 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 20,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,687 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 10,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,022 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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AU04 FSL is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 10,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 FSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU04 FSL registered?

AU04 FSL is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is AU04 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 FSL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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