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VMP 271S

1993 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,753 mi
Last recorded18,753 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Triumph Bonneville14,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 271S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 18,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 18,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 18,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,001 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 17,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,981 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 17,981 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 17,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 17,981 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 17,981 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 17,981 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

REAR CALIPER BOLT RUBBING DISC

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,981 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2007 17,981 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,981 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 17,981 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

oil leak

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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VMP 271S is a 1993 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 14,822 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 VMP 271S, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VMP 271S registered?

VMP 271S is a 1993 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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The MOT history for VMP 271S shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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