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BGO 140X

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,870 mi
Last recorded23,870 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 140X
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,870 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,870 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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BGO 140X is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BGO 140X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGO 140X?

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What year was BGO 140X registered?

BGO 140X is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 August 1981.

Is BGO 140X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGO 140X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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