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ACF 962T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,445 mi
Last recorded27,445 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACF 962T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 27,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,311 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 27,311 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2007 27,298 miles

slight play on rear swinging arm bushes

Fail 23 May 2007 27,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight play on rear swinging arm bushes

Pass 18 May 2006 27,236 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 27,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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ACF 962T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ACF 962T, 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 ACF 962T?

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What year was ACF 962T registered?

ACF 962T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 March 1979.

Is ACF 962T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACF 962T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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