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BX04 TPF

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,990 mi
Last recorded24,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 TPF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,990 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 24,981 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swing arm spindle loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) o\s rear wheel spacer missing,sprocket bolt fouling swing arm. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake hose cable tied as a fixing.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,662 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,629 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 96,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,322 miles

front tyre aged and cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2016 65,322 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre aged and cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,107 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,275 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 87,241 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake drags slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,093 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,255 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 41,255 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,344 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2008 25,326 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,036 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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BX04 TPF is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX04 TPF, 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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BX04 TPF is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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