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ANM 217S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Brown Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,237 mi
Last recorded3,237 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANM 217S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 3,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 2,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 1,139 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 1,132 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 2,573 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain half link needs riveting.

regisration plate may not conform to latest regulations.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 495 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

registration plate may not conform to latest regulations.

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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ANM 217S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Brown with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ANM 217S, 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 ANM 217S registered?

ANM 217S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 30 June 1978.

Is ANM 217S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANM 217S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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