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E224 XVS

1987 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,877 mi
Last recorded5,877 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Triumph Bonneville10,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE224 XVS
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 5,877 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 5,875 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 5,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 5,868 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 5,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 5,765 miles

Slight binding of front disc brakes

Fail 2 May 2014 5,765 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front and Rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 5,748 miles

rear tyre showing signs of perishing, silencer & handle bars rusting

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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E224 XVS is a 1987 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 10,119 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 E224 XVS, 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 39 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E224 XVS registered?

E224 XVS is a 1987 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E224 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E224 XVS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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