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AWV 296T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,626 mi
Last recorded50,626 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWV 296T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 50,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 50,282 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 49,778 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,708 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,680 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,426 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

bike general condition "excellent"

Fail 2 Apr 2007 49,426 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

bike general condition "excellent"

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,386 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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AWV 296T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AWV 296T, 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 AWV 296T registered?

AWV 296T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 April 1979.

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The MOT history for AWV 296T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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