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BHU 656V

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Bronze Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,039 mi
Last recorded6,039 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHU 656V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 6,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 5,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 4,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 3,954 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 3,950 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 2,961 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,927 miles

rear exhaust slight movement

Pass 21 May 2011 2,835 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

chain guard very close to tyre

Pass 29 May 2010 2,771 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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BHU 656V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Bronze with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 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 BHU 656V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHU 656V registered?

BHU 656V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 April 1980.

Is BHU 656V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHU 656V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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