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BTV 12T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Grey Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,987 mi
Last recorded33,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTV 12T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,937 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 33,920 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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