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HF04 NGN

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,417 mi
Last recorded42,417 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 NGN
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 42,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,079 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 42,079 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,168 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 41,168 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter, number size below regulation. (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,996 miles

DAY USE ONLYTEST, and only in hours of good day light

Exhaust noisy (Nice sounding noisy) (8.1.1 (a))

all lights masked over

Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,025 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 38,025 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cushdrive rubber (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,181 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,905 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2011 25,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,162 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 22,162 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,848 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 7,745 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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HF04 NGN is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 11,626 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF04 NGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF04 NGN is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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