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BUR 831S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,168 mi
Last recorded20,168 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 831S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 20,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 20,027 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 20,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 19,746 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,495 miles

Rear slight play in rear wheel bearings /spindle

Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,017 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 19,017 miles

Brake lever pivots excessively worn locknut missing (3.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,769 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 18,769 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2016 18,574 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,424 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 18,323 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

Does BUR 831S have outstanding finance?

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