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BGC 453S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,045 mi
Last recorded25,045 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 453S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,087 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 47,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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BGC 453S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BGC 453S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGC 453S registered?

BGC 453S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 April 1978.

Is BGC 453S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 453S shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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