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AYF 968T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,987 mi
Last recorded17,987 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYF 968T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 17,987 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 17,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 17,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 17,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 17,846 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,819 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 17,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 17,691 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,473 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 17,465 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,390 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,231 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front brake lever feels spoongy on test

Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,132 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,053 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,977 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

front tyre is cracking to limit

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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AYF 968T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AYF 968T, 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.

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What year was AYF 968T registered?

AYF 968T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 March 1979.

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The MOT history for AYF 968T shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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