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E839 LUW

1988 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,555 mi
Last recorded11,555 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Triumph Bonneville6,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE839 LUW
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,555 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 11,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,992 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 10,987 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 10,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,804 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,035 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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E839 LUW is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E839 LUW, 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 E839 LUW?

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What year was E839 LUW registered?

E839 LUW is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E839 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E839 LUW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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