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BU53 CNF

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,780 mi
Last recorded47,780 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CNF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 47,780 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,242 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 46,709 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

has oil leak

Pass 19 May 2023 45,862 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

dive chain has tight spots

Fail 19 May 2023 45,862 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure tightened and adjusted (4.1.1 (c))

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

dive chain has tight spots

Pass 27 May 2022 44,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,252 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,331 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,141 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 21,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 17,567 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 17,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,381 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 5,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,225 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,868 miles

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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BU53 CNF is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 10,042 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 CNF, 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 BU53 CNF registered?

BU53 CNF is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BU53 CNF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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