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CU04 FMC

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,827 mi
Last recorded46,827 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 FMC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 46,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 46,815 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 46,523 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside side panel lug broken

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 45,340 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

clutch cable not secured and melting on exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 43,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 43,056 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 42,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,527 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,389 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,713 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,773 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,424 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 34,424 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 29,763 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 29,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2010 23,626 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,025 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,173 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 11,028 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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CU04 FMC is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CU04 FMC, 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 CU04 FMC registered?

CU04 FMC is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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