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JHX 838W

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHX 838W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021
Pass 19 Apr 2019
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,586 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 11,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 11,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,691 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 10,691 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,581 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 10,581 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,460 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,278 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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JHX 838W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JHX 838W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHX 838W registered?

JHX 838W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 March 1981.

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The MOT history for JHX 838W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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