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VX54 EKV

2004 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,090 mi
Last recorded37,090 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville America11,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 EKV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 36,395 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 35,796 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 35,298 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 35,068 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 34,185 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 33,006 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2017 32,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,733 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 30,630 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,630 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,430 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,401 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,889 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 26,871 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,043 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2009 20,593 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,213 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 12,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 4,321 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 4,321 miles

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

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 EKV is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKV, 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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VX54 EKV is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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