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C440 BOS

1986 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 763cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,725 mi
Last recorded17,725 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Triumph Bonneville10,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC440 BOS
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine763cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 17,725 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,175 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 15,961 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,288 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 26,288 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,640 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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C440 BOS is a 1986 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 763cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 10,108 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 C440 BOS, 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 40 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C440 BOS registered?

C440 BOS is a 1986 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C440 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C440 BOS 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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