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NK54 BWC

2004 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

404,516 mi
Last recorded404,516 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)8,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 BWC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville T 100 (865)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 404,516 miles

Central Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 40,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 39,865 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 39,865 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,384 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 39,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,228 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 39,228 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 38,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,555 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,932 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 34,932 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,596 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,494 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 30,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 29,667 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 26,601 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,371 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,493 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)?

Based on 19,432 MOT tests across 1,655 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 48
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 26
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NK54 BWC is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 8,329 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 T 100 (865) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK54 BWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK54 BWC is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865), first registered on 17 December 2004.

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