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JFJ 226N

1975 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,525 mi
Last recorded23,525 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Bonneville20,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFJ 226N
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,525 miles

Front Some slight roughness in wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,274 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 23,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid Hose connection (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2011 23,098 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhust centre clamps slighty loose,both sides

has a slight change in engine speed when moveing steering from lock to lock

Pass 13 Nov 2010 22,573 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,015 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,974 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,208 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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JFJ 226N is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFJ 226N, 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

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What year was JFJ 226N registered?

JFJ 226N is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 June 1975.

Is JFJ 226N safe to buy?

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