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VHJ 315L

1994 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,378 mi
Last recorded21,378 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Bonneville15,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 315L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 21,378 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 21,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 21,070 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 20,905 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 20,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 20,511 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Drum showing ovality (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 20,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively slight ovality on drum (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,163 miles

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

Rear Slight ovality to rear drum,

Fail 7 Jul 2017 20,163 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Slight ovality to rear drum,

Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 19,688 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 19,209 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,209 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 18,465 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,668 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 17,668 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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VHJ 315L is a 1994 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,027 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 VHJ 315L, 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 32 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 VHJ 315L?

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What year was VHJ 315L registered?

VHJ 315L is a 1994 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 July 1994.

Is VHJ 315L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 315L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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