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E848 LUW

1988 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,154 mi
Last recorded31,154 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Triumph Bonneville6,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE848 LUW
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 31,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 31,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 30,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,531 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 29,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,267 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 29,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,691 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,886 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,886 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,627 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,402 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 23,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,339 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 20,404 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 18,122 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 18,122 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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E848 LUW is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E848 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 E848 LUW?

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What year was E848 LUW registered?

E848 LUW is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E848 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E848 LUW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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