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LWE 931W

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Orange Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,440 mi
Last recorded13,440 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWE 931W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,440 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 13,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 13,022 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 12,864 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Aug 2019 12,864 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,227 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 12,227 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 11,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 10,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,790 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,711 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,565 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 10,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 10,426 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,303 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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LWE 931W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Orange with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LWE 931W, 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 LWE 931W registered?

LWE 931W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is LWE 931W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWE 931W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LWE 931W have outstanding finance?

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