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VJM 501Y

1983 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,648 mi
Last recorded14,648 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 Triumph Bonneville11,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJM 501Y
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 14,648 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 14,644 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 14,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 14,453 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 14,276 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 13,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,619 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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VJM 501Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJM 501Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJM 501Y registered?

VJM 501Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is VJM 501Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJM 501Y shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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