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BKV 346T

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKV 346T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 81,723 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 78,862 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 63,077 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 41,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,423 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,735 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,328 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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BKV 346T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BKV 346T, 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 BKV 346T registered?

BKV 346T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is BKV 346T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKV 346T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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