MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville L?
Based on 1,175 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BMC 953T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville L in Green with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Bonneville L models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 22,938 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 L fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMC 953T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Bonneville L typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Bonneville L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BMC 953T registered?
BMC 953T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville L, first registered on 30 June 1979.
Is BMC 953T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BMC 953T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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