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JVL 159N

1975 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,845 mi
Last recorded21,845 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Bonneville20,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVL 159N
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,845 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 20,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 20,849 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 20,784 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 20,648 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 20,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 20,426 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 20,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 20,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 20,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,547 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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JVL 159N is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVL 159N, 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 JVL 159N registered?

JVL 159N is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 June 1975.

Is JVL 159N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVL 159N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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