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CGP 738S

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Brown Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,307 mi
Last recorded42,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGP 738S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,307 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 42,557 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 41,997 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 41,997 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 40,978 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,309 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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CGP 738S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Brown with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 738S, 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 CGP 738S registered?

CGP 738S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 June 1978.

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The MOT history for CGP 738S 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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