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AFB 259V

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,933 mi
Last recorded22,933 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFB 259V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 22,933 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 22,933 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,077 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 22,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

lower front flexi brake pipe starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,354 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 21,354 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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AFB 259V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AFB 259V, 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 AFB 259V registered?

AFB 259V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is AFB 259V safe to buy?

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