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APW 893S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,284 mi
Last recorded20,284 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 893S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 20,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 20,175 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,513 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,989 miles

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,985 miles

Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,244 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 16,908 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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APW 893S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APW 893S, 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 APW 893S registered?

APW 893S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is APW 893S safe to buy?

The MOT history for APW 893S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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