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680 BWP

1978 Triumph Unknown

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

524 mi
Last recorded524 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Unknown13,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration680 BWP
MakeTriumph
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 149 miles

Engine leaking oil badly

Fail 9 Jun 2018 146 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine leaking oil badly

Pass 14 Nov 2016 1 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. all spokes have slight corrosion (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering conrols fouling fuel tank (2.1.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering control fouling fuel tank (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess top of teeth missing ,worn or broken off (6.2.1e)

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. all spokes have slight corrosion (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion oil on outside of forkleg (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Unknown?

Based on 3,763 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicators not working 6
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680 BWP is a 1978 Triumph Unknown in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 13,782 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 Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 680 BWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 680 BWP registered?

680 BWP is a 1978 Triumph Unknown, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is 680 BWP safe to buy?

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