2004 Triumph Bonneville America 0.8L Petrol · FN04 JVG

The 2004 Triumph Bonneville America presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 31 May 2025 at 8,754 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from 2020 to 2025, the machine passed every time with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring issues, indicating consistent statutory compliance by the previous keeper. Recorded mileage sits at 8,754 miles against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 398 miles per year. The test on 17 September 2020 captured 6,451 miles, rising to 6,497 by 23 March 2022, then 7,173 on 3 April 2023, 7,693 on 14 May 2024, and 8,754 on 31 May 2025. A 19-month gap separates the 2020 and 2022 tests, but annual increments stayed below 700 miles throughout. Such low, steady accumulation points to light recreational use and likely prolonged standing periods rather than neglected high-mileage abuse. The absence of any advisories on tyres, brake discs, suspension bushes, or structural corrosion means the DVSA record gives no direct warning of worn consumables or failing components. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person for age-related degradation the MOT does not capture. Long idle spells on a 2004 chassis raise the risk of perished rubber hoses, seized calipers, and hidden frame corrosion beneath cosmetic paint. Check the fork seals, wheel bearings, and exhaust emissions at cold start, since low annual running can mask binding brakes or fuel-system fouling. The clean history implies basic upkeep was maintained, but the sparse test count and standing time mean a physical appraisal by a marque specialist remains essential before purchase.