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AAK 640T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,717 mi
Last recorded14,717 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAK 640T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 14,717 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 14,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 14,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 14,338 miles

Number plate fitted for MOT

Pass 9 Aug 2017 14,330 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 13,439 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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AAK 640T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 20,306 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 AAK 640T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAK 640T?

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What year was AAK 640T registered?

AAK 640T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is AAK 640T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAK 640T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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