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E456 XFJ

1988 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,540 mi
Last recorded9,540 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Triumph Bonneville6,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 XFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 9,540 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 9,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 9,433 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 9,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 7,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 7,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 7,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 7,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 6,560 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 6,560 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,883 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 5,883 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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E456 XFJ is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E456 XFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E456 XFJ?

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What year was E456 XFJ registered?

E456 XFJ is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E456 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E456 XFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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