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JOP 462W

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,738 mi
Last recorded24,738 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOP 462W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,738 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 24,723 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,507 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 23,160 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 23,160 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,720 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 21,720 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 40,586 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 40,586 miles

Centre Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Offside Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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JOP 462W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JOP 462W, 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 JOP 462W registered?

JOP 462W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JOP 462W safe to buy?

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