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245 YUP

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,182 mi
Last recorded2,182 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration245 YUP
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 2,182 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 2,182 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2017 1,453 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 870 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 1 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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245 YUP is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,752 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 245 YUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 245 YUP registered?

245 YUP is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 September 1981.

Is 245 YUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 245 YUP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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