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BGD 951S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,689 mi
Last recorded20,689 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGD 951S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,689 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 20,689 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,071 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 20,071 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,668 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 May 2009 15,751 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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BGD 951S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGD 951S, 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 BGD 951S registered?

BGD 951S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is BGD 951S safe to buy?

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