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DX04 AKV

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,782 mi
Last recorded52,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 AKV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,134 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 47,731 miles

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

Offside Front Slightly Leaking fluid from fork bottom

Pass 28 May 2022 46,272 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 46,272 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 39,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 36,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 25,556 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 25,550 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,557 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 12,827 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,827 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 6,804 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 4,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,774 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 3,227 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 3,191 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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DX04 AKV 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 81.8%.

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 DX04 AKV, 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 DX04 AKV registered?

DX04 AKV is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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