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BX56 VLR

2007 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

White Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,506 mi
Last recorded30,506 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler9,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 VLR
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 30,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 29,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 28,497 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,270 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 25,270 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,026 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,093 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 21,093 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 18,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,862 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 11,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Sep 2011 8,522 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2010 5,391 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 1,952 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler?

Based on 2,260 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
505
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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BX56 VLR is a 2007 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in White with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2007 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 9,068 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 Scrambler fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX56 VLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Triumph Bonneville Scrambler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX56 VLR is a 2007 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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