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HW53 GOH

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,922 mi
Last recorded8,922 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GOH
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 8,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 7,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 7,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 7,740 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 7,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 6,950 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 6,452 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 5,485 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 5,365 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 5,266 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 5,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 4,879 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 4,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 4,542 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 4,055 miles

Advise brake calipers be inspected and cleaned

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 4,055 miles

Advise brake calipers be inspected and cleaned

Pass 18 Sep 2009 3,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 2,891 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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HW53 GOH is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW53 GOH, 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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What year was HW53 GOH registered?

HW53 GOH is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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