Official DVLA Record

1981 Triumph Bonneville 0.7L Petrol · OTA 2W

OTA 2W

1981 Triumph Bonneville (0.7L, petrol). First registered 17/07/1981. Recorded mileage 5,506 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE
Year / Origin
1981 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/04/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
5,506 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/04/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
744cc

OTA 2W Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2023
  • 5,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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OTA 2W Mileage History

  1. 28/10/200543,844 mi
  2. 19/05/200744,362 mi+518 mi
  3. 21/11/2008924 mi-43,438 mi
  4. 21/11/2008924 mi
  5. 21/11/20091,986 mi+1,062 mi
  6. 09/12/20103,208 mi+1,222 mi
  7. 14/12/20113,741 mi+533 mi
  8. 10/12/20124,088 mi+347 mi
  9. 04/12/20134,548 mi+460 mi
  10. 06/12/20145,045 mi+497 mi
  11. 29/12/20155,108 mi+63 mi
  12. 03/12/20165,156 mi+48 mi
  13. 29/11/20175,324 mi+168 mi
  14. 01/12/20185,404 mi+80 mi
  15. 14/12/20195,440 mi+36 mi
  16. 12/12/20205,487 mi+47 mi
  17. 11/12/20215,497 mi+10 mi
  18. 15/04/20235,506 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly -2,196 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

OTA 2W MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 06:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Triumph Bonneville (OTA 2W) between October 2005 and April 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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