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LJ04 VBV

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

32,563 mi
Last recorded32,563 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VBV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 32,563 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 31,168 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 31,168 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 29,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 25,988 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 25,988 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 23,813 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,439 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 19,428 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 14,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,572 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 12,280 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 12,280 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 8 May 2014 12,053 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 12,053 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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

Front tyre underinflated.

Fail 9 May 2013 11,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2013 11,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 9,200 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Nov 2010 9,200 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Nov 2009 8,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 6,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 3,692 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,396 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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LJ04 VBV is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LJ04 VBV, 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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LJ04 VBV is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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