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FJ54 VRN

2004 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,859 mi
Last recorded17,859 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville10,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 VRN
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 17,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 14,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 14,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 14,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 14,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 14,176 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 14,109 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 14,033 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 14,033 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 13,950 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 13,943 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 13,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 13,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 12,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 12,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 11,920 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,312 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,529 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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FJ54 VRN is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ54 VRN, 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 FJ54 VRN registered?

FJ54 VRN is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is FJ54 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ54 VRN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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