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BV04 AOU

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,924 mi
Last recorded25,924 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 AOU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 25,924 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 25,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 25,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 24,779 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 24,770 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached soft link not fitted correctly (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,741 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,329 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 24,329 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,385 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 24,380 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 23,950 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,030 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,938 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 11,938 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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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BV04 AOU is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BV04 AOU, 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 BV04 AOU registered?

BV04 AOU is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is BV04 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 AOU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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