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OVT 242P

1984 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,244 mi
Last recorded27,244 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Triumph Bonneville8,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 242P
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 27,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,924 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,462 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 26,462 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,501 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,782 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,064 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,518 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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OVT 242P is a 1984 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1984 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 8,578 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 OVT 242P, 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 42 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVT 242P registered?

OVT 242P is a 1984 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 May 1984.

Is OVT 242P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVT 242P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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