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GVF 885T

1998 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,886 mi
Last recorded5,886 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Bonneville7,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 885T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 5,886 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 5,424 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 5,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 4,777 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake light switch not fitted.

Pass 31 May 2014 4,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 9 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 2 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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GVF 885T is a 1998 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 7,692 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 GVF 885T, 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 28 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 GVF 885T?

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What year was GVF 885T registered?

GVF 885T is a 1998 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is GVF 885T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVF 885T 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.

Does GVF 885T have outstanding finance?

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