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ARY 440T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,435 mi
Last recorded14,435 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARY 440T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 14,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 14,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear wheel runs close to chain guard and brake master cyl but does not foul the wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,379 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear wheel runs close to chain guard and brake master cyl but does not foul the wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2011 14,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 14,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,379 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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ARY 440T 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 ARY 440T, 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 ARY 440T registered?

ARY 440T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is ARY 440T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARY 440T 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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