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AKP 396T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,802 mi
Last recorded28,802 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKP 396T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 28,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 28,752 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 28,539 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 28,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,335 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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AKP 396T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AKP 396T, 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 AKP 396T registered?

AKP 396T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 21 May 1979.

Is AKP 396T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKP 396T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKP 396T have outstanding finance?

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