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BGK 78S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,051 mi
Last recorded34,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGK 78S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 34,051 miles

Rear tyre nearing minimum limit

Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 33,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 33,374 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 33,374 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2010 33,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,942 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,766 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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BGK 78S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BGK 78S, 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

How do I check the history of BGK 78S?

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What year was BGK 78S registered?

BGK 78S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 29 April 1978.

Is BGK 78S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGK 78S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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