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KT53 FWZ

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,468 mi
Last recorded22,468 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FWZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 22,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 22,410 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 22,401 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 22,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 21,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 21,834 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 21,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 21,293 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 21,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 20,870 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system silencer (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,464 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,129 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 16,129 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,450 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 13,450 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,434 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,947 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

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 FWZ is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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