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ADO 343T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,676 mi
Last recorded28,676 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADO 343T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 28,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,610 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 27,610 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 27,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,744 miles

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

front tyre sidewalls are cracking

rear tyre sidewalls are cracking badly

Fail 21 Jun 2008 26,744 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

front tyre sidewalls are cracking

rear tyre sidewalls are cracking badly

Pass 15 May 2007 26,496 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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ADO 343T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ADO 343T, 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.

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What year was ADO 343T registered?

ADO 343T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is ADO 343T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADO 343T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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