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DCJ 100V

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

347 mi
Last recorded347 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCJ 100V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 347 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 347 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 198 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 9 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 8 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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DCJ 100V is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DCJ 100V, 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.

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What year was DCJ 100V registered?

DCJ 100V is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is DCJ 100V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCJ 100V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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