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BNH 438S

1997 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,792 mi
Last recorded9,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Bonneville9,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNH 438S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,792 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 9,792 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,507 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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BNH 438S is a 1997 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 9,264 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 BNH 438S, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNH 438S?

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What year was BNH 438S registered?

BNH 438S is a 1997 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is BNH 438S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNH 438S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BNH 438S have outstanding finance?

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