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LJM 371X

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,939 mi
Last recorded4,939 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJM 371X
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 4,939 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 4,939 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 4,501 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 4,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 2,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 2,154 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 2,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,521 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 2,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 3,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 2,154 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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LJM 371X is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJM 371X, 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 LJM 371X registered?

LJM 371X is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 6 August 1981.

Is LJM 371X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJM 371X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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