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VX54 ELV

2004 Triumph Bonneville L

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,151 mi
Last recorded8,151 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Bonneville L15,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 ELV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville L
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 8,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 8,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 7,894 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 7,894 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect black and silver (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2016 7,481 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 7,481 miles

Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 7,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,089 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 6,921 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 6,726 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 6,726 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 6,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 5,715 miles

rear no plate taped over existing

Pass 24 May 2009 5,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2008 5,266 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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VX54 ELV is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville L in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX54 ELV, 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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What year was VX54 ELV registered?

VX54 ELV is a 2004 Triumph Bonneville L, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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