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APK 967T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,107 mi
Last recorded12,107 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPK 967T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 12,107 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 12,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,611 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,050 miles

Chain showing signs of wear

Indicators not fitted

Brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2008 11,050 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake discs starting to corrode

Chain showing signs of wear

Indicators not fitted

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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APK 967T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 APK 967T, 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 APK 967T registered?

APK 967T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 January 1979.

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The MOT history for APK 967T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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