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GK53 EAY

2004 Triumph Bonneville T100

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,641 mi
Last recorded24,641 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville T1008,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 EAY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T100
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 24,641 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 18,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 14,608 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear tyres are close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fork gaitors are perished

Fail 24 Jul 2023 14,583 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 11,143 miles

Offside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 28 Jul 2022 11,143 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 8,256 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 7,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 7,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 6,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,587 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 6,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 6,481 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 6,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,004 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville T100?

Based on 5,627 MOT tests across 754 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
508
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
754
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 14
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GK53 EAY is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville T100 in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Bonneville T100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 8,958 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 T100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 EAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville T100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Bonneville T100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK53 EAY registered?

GK53 EAY is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville T100, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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