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E868 GBD

1987 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,388 mi
Last recorded10,388 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Triumph Bonneville10,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE868 GBD
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 10,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 9,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 9,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 7,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 7,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 5,355 miles

front tyre perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 3,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 2,474 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 2,474 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 1,682 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 1,514 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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E868 GBD is a 1987 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E868 GBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E868 GBD registered?

E868 GBD is a 1987 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E868 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E868 GBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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