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AVG 279D

1986 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

808 mi
Last recorded808 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Triumph Bonneville10,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 279D
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 808 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2009 226 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 206 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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AVG 279D is a 1986 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 10,108 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 AVG 279D, 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 40 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVG 279D registered?

AVG 279D is a 1986 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 9 June 1986.

Is AVG 279D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVG 279D shows 3 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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