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JCL 827N

1975 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,828 mi
Last recorded40,828 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Bonneville20,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCL 827N
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 40,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 40,370 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,569 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 39,569 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 39,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,670 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 38,607 miles

Centre Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 37,532 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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JCL 827N is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 20,721 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 JCL 827N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JCL 827N?

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What year was JCL 827N registered?

JCL 827N is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is JCL 827N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCL 827N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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