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CDL 977V

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,663 mi
Last recorded29,663 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDL 977V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,663 miles

high beam warning lamp working incorectly on on low off on high

Fail 15 Sep 2020 29,663 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not flashing with headlamp on (4.4.3 (b))

high beam warning lamp working incorectly on on low off on high

Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 29,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,638 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,639 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,619 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,510 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,322 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,197 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,857 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,356 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,646 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 27,642 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2006 26,877 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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CDL 977V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDL 977V, 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.

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What year was CDL 977V registered?

CDL 977V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 24 August 1979.

Is CDL 977V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDL 977V shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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