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ABB 226V

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,924 mi
Last recorded13,924 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 226V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 13,924 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 13,918 miles

Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,109 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 13,109 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 12,261 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 11,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,317 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,155 miles

slight missrouting of throttle cable,causing minor rise in engine speed when bars turned to left.

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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ABB 226V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ABB 226V, 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

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What year was ABB 226V registered?

ABB 226V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 August 1979.

Is ABB 226V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABB 226V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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