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FJF 153V

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,289 mi
Last recorded38,289 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJF 153V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 38,289 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 38,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,747 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 37,747 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,675 miles

Small cracks in front tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2015 37,523 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,523 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,309 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 37,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,152 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 37,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 36,849 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 36,576 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,576 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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FJF 153V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 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 FJF 153V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJF 153V registered?

FJF 153V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 21 February 1980.

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The MOT history for FJF 153V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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