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B16 KPA

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,620 mi
Last recorded16,620 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 KPA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 16,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 16,391 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 16,031 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 15,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 14,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 13,108 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 13,106 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 12,809 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 12,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard is missing

front mudguard missing

Pass 8 Apr 2017 12,313 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 9,054 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2010 8,119 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2010 8,119 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,019 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 7,019 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 5,374 miles

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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B16 KPA is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 11,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B16 KPA, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 KPA registered?

B16 KPA is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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