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AOJ 264T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,921 mi
Last recorded21,921 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOJ 264T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,350 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,874 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 19,874 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 19,500 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 19,496 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,058 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,347 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,285 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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AOJ 264T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AOJ 264T, 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 AOJ 264T registered?

AOJ 264T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is AOJ 264T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOJ 264T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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