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JVJ 274P

1975 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,691 mi
Last recorded6,691 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Bonneville20,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVJ 274P
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 6,691 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 6,691 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 6,688 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 6,688 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 6,533 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 6,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 6,005 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 5,015 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 4,331 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 3,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight oil leak from nearside of engine

Pass 17 Mar 2009 3,466 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight oil leak from nearside of engine

Fail 16 Jan 2008 3,541 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 3,541 miles

Oil leak

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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JVJ 274P is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JVJ 274P, 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 JVJ 274P registered?

JVJ 274P is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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