CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX04 ZFR

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187 mi
Last recorded187 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 ZFR
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 187 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 31 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 1,910 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 19,108 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hits bar before stopping wheel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

unable to test beam aim

Pass 11 Dec 2018 958 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 3,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 3,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 3,163 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 3,158 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 2,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 2,494 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2009 2,494 miles

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2008 2,002 miles

Front and rear tyres were excessively under inflated. Rear number plate may be illegal.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 1,516 miles

Rear number plate wrong colour for year of vehicle. †Rear number plate light not working.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 1,494 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear number plate wrong colour for year of vehicle. Rear number plate light not working.

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
Full Triumph Bonneville America reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX04 ZFR is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX04 ZFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX04 ZFR?

You can check the full history of VX04 ZFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX04 ZFR registered?

VX04 ZFR is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is VX04 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 ZFR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX04 ZFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX04 ZFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.