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E529 YRO

1988 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,985 mi
Last recorded12,985 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Triumph Bonneville6,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE529 YRO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 12,985 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 12,971 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 12,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 12,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,197 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 12,197 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,086 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 12,086 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,865 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 11,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 10,211 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,727 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 8,525 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 8,101 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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E529 YRO is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E529 YRO, 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 E529 YRO?

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What year was E529 YRO registered?

E529 YRO is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E529 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E529 YRO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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