MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,168 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Fork travel noisy
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear slight play in rear wheel bearings /spindle
Brake lever pivots excessively worn locknut missing (3.1.3a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?
Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.
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BUR 831S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BUR 831S, 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.
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How do I check the history of BUR 831S?
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What year was BUR 831S registered?
BUR 831S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is BUR 831S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BUR 831S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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