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OU04 GKK

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,936 mi
Last recorded25,936 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 GKK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 25,936 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 25,936 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 25,433 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 24,948 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 24,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 22,904 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 22,904 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,298 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Jul 2020 21,298 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2019 20,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,972 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 17,972 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 17,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 17,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,333 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,839 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 10,836 miles

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,233 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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OU04 GKK 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 76.9%.

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 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 OU04 GKK, 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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OU04 GKK is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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