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CGH 605S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,676 mi
Last recorded66,676 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGH 605S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,676 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 66,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,141 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 65,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 65,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2012 64,995 miles

Number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 3 May 2011 64,371 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,289 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 61,080 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 61,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 60,033 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 60,033 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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CGH 605S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CGH 605S, 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 CGH 605S registered?

CGH 605S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is CGH 605S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGH 605S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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