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EU53 WZW

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,480 mi
Last recorded20,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 WZW
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 20,480 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 20,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 20,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 20,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 19,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 19,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 18,714 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 18,704 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,596 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 18,596 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,394 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 18,394 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,516 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 14,516 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,891 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 8,891 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,392 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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EU53 WZW is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EU53 WZW, 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 EU53 WZW registered?

EU53 WZW is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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