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CGP 683S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,475 mi
Last recorded21,475 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGP 683S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 21,475 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 21,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 21,090 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,515 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 20,515 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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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CGP 683S is a 1978 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 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 CGP 683S, 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

How do I check the history of CGP 683S?

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What year was CGP 683S registered?

CGP 683S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 29 June 1978.

Is CGP 683S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGP 683S 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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