CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU53 HVH

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,349 mi
Last recorded12,349 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 HVH
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 12,349 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 11,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 11,043 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 11,043 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 11,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 10,846 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 10,846 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,122 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 8,706 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 8,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,532 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,021 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 6,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 4,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 2,737 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 2,098 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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
Full Triumph Bonneville reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU53 HVH is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU53 HVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU53 HVH?

You can check the full history of CU53 HVH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU53 HVH registered?

CU53 HVH is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is CU53 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 HVH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU53 HVH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU53 HVH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.