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KT53 FWL

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

15,635 mi
Last recorded15,635 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FWL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 15,635 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 15,632 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose rear cush drive rubbers have slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 15,626 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 15,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 15,567 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 15,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 15,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 15,336 miles

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

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2017 15,291 miles

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

Rear tyre is cracking but it is tubed.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 15,207 miles

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

rear tyres has hair line cracks in walls

Pass 4 Oct 2014 15,201 miles

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

rear tyre has hair line cracks in the walls

Pass 5 Oct 2013 15,134 miles

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

rear tyre has hair line cracks in it

Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,923 miles

rear tyre has hair line cracks in the walls,but it is tubed.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,996 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 12,996 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 10,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 4,300 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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KT53 FWL is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KT53 FWL, 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 KT53 FWL registered?

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

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