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E784 RVP

1987 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

819 mi
Last recorded819 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Triumph Bonneville10,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE784 RVP
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 20,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,411 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 20,386 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,323 miles

chain slightly loose

slight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,227 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 20,227 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,040 miles

Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,493 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

visable cracking on front and rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 26 May 2006 18,890 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 18,866 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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E784 RVP is a 1987 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E784 RVP, 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 E784 RVP registered?

E784 RVP is a 1987 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 10 August 1987.

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