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S70 EBA

2004 Triumph Bonneville L

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

41,686 mi
Last recorded41,686 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville L15,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 EBA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville L
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 41,686 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,824 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,776 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 39,776 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,520 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,576 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 37,574 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,137 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 37,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,676 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 30,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 27,153 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 27,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 26,940 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,940 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,102 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 21,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 21,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,663 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,974 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,055 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 4,190 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville L?

Based on 1,175 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
Direction indicator not working 6
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 3
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S70 EBA is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville L in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Bonneville L models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,590 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 L fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S70 EBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville L typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Bonneville L is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S70 EBA is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville L, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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