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JRD 449P

1975 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,013 mi
Last recorded43,013 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 Triumph Bonneville20,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 449P
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 43,013 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,881 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 39,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,308 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 37,308 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 37,055 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,963 miles

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

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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JRD 449P is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JRD 449P, 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.

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What year was JRD 449P registered?

JRD 449P is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 August 1975.

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