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BJK 900V

1980 Triumph Bonneville L

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,561 mi
Last recorded9,561 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville L14,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJK 900V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville L
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,561 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,026 miles

clutch very heavy

no indicators fitted at time of test

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2009 7,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

clutch very heavy

Pass 13 Oct 2008 6,743 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake pads wearing low

front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Nov 2006 6,101 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handle bar raisers require attension

headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 19 Oct 2005 4,965 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 4,965 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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BJK 900V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville L in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Bonneville L models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 14,228 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 BJK 900V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Bonneville L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJK 900V registered?

BJK 900V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville L, first registered on 11 March 1980.

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