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AEA 430S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,728 mi
Last recorded1,728 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEA 430S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 1,728 miles

Oil leak Base gasket ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 1,720 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERRISHED (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s ROTATION (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Oil leak Base gasket ()

Pass 16 May 2015 1,262 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 1,016 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 529 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 9,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,711 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 8,711 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2008 8,710 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 7,921 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 7,921 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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AEA 430S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,152 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 AEA 430S, 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 48 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 AEA 430S registered?

AEA 430S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is AEA 430S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEA 430S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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