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BSO 497T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,169 mi
Last recorded12,169 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSO 497T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 May 2018 12,169 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 11,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 11,719 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,359 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 10,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 10,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 9,696 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 9,568 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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BSO 497T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 20,306 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 BSO 497T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSO 497T registered?

BSO 497T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BSO 497T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSO 497T shows 8 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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