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BWO 372V

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,841 mi
Last recorded8,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWO 372V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 8,841 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 8,816 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

o/s chain adjuster insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,776 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 8,773 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,721 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,693 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,562 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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BWO 372V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BWO 372V, 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 BWO 372V?

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What year was BWO 372V registered?

BWO 372V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 August 1979.

Is BWO 372V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWO 372V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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