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BAL 655T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,602 mi
Last recorded14,602 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAL 655T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 14,602 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 14,263 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 14,262 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 14,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,345 miles

Rear Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit

Fail 8 Dec 2015 13,345 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 13,342 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,256 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,940 miles

advise engine has oil weeping from cylinder head

Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,891 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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BAL 655T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BAL 655T, 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 BAL 655T registered?

BAL 655T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is BAL 655T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAL 655T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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