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JHX 878W

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,023 mi
Last recorded24,023 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHX 878W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 24,023 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 24,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 24,021 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 24,018 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 23,980 miles

Front tyre perished

Rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2018 23,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front tyre perished

Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,394 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 23,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,906 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,606 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 22,592 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 22,319 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 878W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 878W, 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 JHX 878W registered?

JHX 878W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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