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MRD 550J

1991 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,501 mi
Last recorded7,501 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Triumph Bonneville13,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 550J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 7,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 7,435 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,403 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,396 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 7,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,279 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 7,279 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,040 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 7,040 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 6,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 5,618 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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MRD 550J is a 1991 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 13,802 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 MRD 550J, 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 35 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MRD 550J?

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What year was MRD 550J registered?

MRD 550J is a 1991 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is MRD 550J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 550J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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