2004 Triumph Bonneville 0.8L Petrol · CU04 RZJ

The 2004 Triumph Bonneville presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 1 April 2025 at 16,929 miles which recorded no defects. Prior tests on 6 March 2024 at 16,898 miles, 20 February 2023 at 16,707 miles, and 1 December 2021 at 16,532 miles each returned passes with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring defects, or unresolved mechanical risks across the available record. The odometer reflects exceptionally low use for a 22-year-old machine. From the December 2021 test at 16,532 miles to April 2025 at 16,929 miles, the bike covered only 397 miles in just over three years, averaging under 130 miles annually. Earlier gaps are slimmer: 175 miles between 2021 and 2023, 191 miles between 2023 and 2024. Such low accumulation suggests long standing periods rather than regular riding, though the clean test history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still inspect in person for issues the MOT cannot capture on a low-use classic. Prolonged storage commonly degrades suspension bushes, fork seals, and tyre sidewalls even when tread appears legal. The tester noted no corrosion or structural concerns, but check frame welds, wheel bearings, and brake caliper movement given the bike's age. Verify the actual condition of brake discs, chain tension, and exhaust emissions during a cold start. The absence of advisories implies careful previous ownership, yet standing moisture and infrequent use remain the chief threats to long-term integrity on this Bonneville.