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BSE 41S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,063 mi
Last recorded14,063 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSE 41S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2016 14,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,501 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,491 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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BSE 41S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BSE 41S, 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 BSE 41S registered?

BSE 41S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 21 June 1978.

Is BSE 41S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSE 41S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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