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HRL 448W

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,036 mi
Last recorded50,036 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRL 448W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,566 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 49,553 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,246 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 49,246 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 49,169 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 58,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,731 miles

fuel pipes deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,429 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2008 48,197 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 May 2008 48,197 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 47,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,098 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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HRL 448W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,752 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 HRL 448W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRL 448W registered?

HRL 448W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 March 1981.

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