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C15 LYE

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,272 mi
Last recorded46,272 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 LYE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,272 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 44,724 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 42,741 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 40,522 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 36,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 14,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 14,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,239 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 14,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 13,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,836 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 6,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 2,160 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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C15 LYE 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 90.9%.

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 C15 LYE, 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 C15 LYE registered?

C15 LYE is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is C15 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 LYE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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