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BAD 16T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,442 mi
Last recorded14,442 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 16T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 14,413 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,248 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,959 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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BAD 16T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BAD 16T, 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 BAD 16T registered?

BAD 16T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is BAD 16T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 16T shows 5 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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