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TSJ 175

1998 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,856 mi
Last recorded3,856 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Triumph Bonneville7,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 175
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 3,856 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 3,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 3,828 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 3,828 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 3,691 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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TSJ 175 is a 1998 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 7,692 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 TSJ 175, 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 28 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 TSJ 175?

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What year was TSJ 175 registered?

TSJ 175 is a 1998 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is TSJ 175 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSJ 175 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TSJ 175 have outstanding finance?

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