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BWF 250T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,445 mi
Last recorded13,445 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWF 250T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2007
Fail 30 May 2007 13,262 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

front brake starting to bind on

Pass 16 May 2006 12,907 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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BWF 250T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWF 250T, 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

How do I check the history of BWF 250T?

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What year was BWF 250T registered?

BWF 250T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 24 May 1979.

Is BWF 250T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWF 250T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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