MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?
Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.
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BBY 874T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,152 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 BBY 874T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BBY 874T?
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What year was BBY 874T registered?
BBY 874T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 5 August 1978.
Is BBY 874T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BBY 874T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BBY 874T have outstanding finance?
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