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BOK 837T

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,280 mi
Last recorded2,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 837T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 2,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 349 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 349 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2006 158 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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BOK 837T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BOK 837T, 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 BOK 837T?

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What year was BOK 837T registered?

BOK 837T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is BOK 837T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOK 837T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BOK 837T have outstanding finance?

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