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E215 LRN

1988 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

272 mi
Last recorded272 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Triumph Bonneville6,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 LRN
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 272 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 268 miles

Rear rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 19 Jul 2021 268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork oil seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear tyre has age related cracks

Fail 16 Jul 2021 268 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork oil seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2020 268 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 267 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 267 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 267 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2015 261 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 260 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 260 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 260 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 231 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 225 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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E215 LRN is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 6,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E215 LRN, 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 38 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E215 LRN registered?

E215 LRN is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is E215 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E215 LRN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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