MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
front tyre sidewall starting to crack
How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?
Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTV 12T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Grey with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BTV 12T, 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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How do I check the history of BTV 12T?
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What year was BTV 12T registered?
BTV 12T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 February 1979.
Is BTV 12T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTV 12T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BTV 12T have outstanding finance?
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