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E901 CGN

1988 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,104 mi
Last recorded6,104 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Triumph Bonneville6,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 CGN
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 6,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 6,064 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 6,064 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 6,045 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 6,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 6,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 5,768 miles

front and rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2007 5,712 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 5,695 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

both front & rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls

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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E901 CGN is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E901 CGN, 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 E901 CGN?

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What year was E901 CGN registered?

E901 CGN is a 1988 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E901 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E901 CGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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