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DK04 HCL

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,399 mi
Last recorded38,399 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HCL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,399 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 38,381 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 37,601 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 37,445 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,696 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 198,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 23,492 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 23,492 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 22,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,638 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 20,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,578 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,459 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,306 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 19,977 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,250 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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DK04 HCL is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK04 HCL, 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 DK04 HCL registered?

DK04 HCL is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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