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VX54 DFC

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

White Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,237 mi
Last recorded3,237 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 DFC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 3,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 3,055 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 3,055 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2018 2,658 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 2,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 1,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014
Pass 4 May 2012 5,122 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 5,122 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 5,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 4,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 2,686 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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VX54 DFC is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in White with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VX54 DFC, 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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What year was VX54 DFC registered?

VX54 DFC is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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