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KT53 FVX

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,555 mi
Last recorded33,555 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FVX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 33,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,793 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 30,943 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 30,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Battery tray weak and bolt rubs on rear tyre when suspension loaded.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,266 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,081 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 35,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,010 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 31,975 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,975 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,563 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,306 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 26,263 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,335 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,335 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,033 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,893 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,327 miles

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

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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KT53 FVX is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KT53 FVX, 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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KT53 FVX is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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