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E85 JWK

1985 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,587 mi
Last recorded9,587 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Triumph Bonneville8,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE85 JWK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 9,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 8,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 8,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 7,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 7,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 6,664 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 2 May 2018 6,664 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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E85 JWK is a 1985 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 8,055 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 E85 JWK, 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 41 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 E85 JWK?

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What year was E85 JWK registered?

E85 JWK is a 1985 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is E85 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E85 JWK 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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