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ACO 106W

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,847 mi
Last recorded30,847 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACO 106W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 30,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 30,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 30,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 30,337 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,274 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 30,038 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,053 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,617 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 25,248 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 24,780 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,887 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

wiring harness to o/s fouling on frame

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,171 miles

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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ACO 106W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACO 106W, 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 46 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 ACO 106W registered?

ACO 106W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is ACO 106W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACO 106W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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