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CNJ 908T

1979 Triumph Bonneville 750

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,072 mi
Last recorded22,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville 75019,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNJ 908T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 750
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 22,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,835 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,892 miles

rear flexi brakepipe has slight perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2015 19,892 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

o/s exhaust fixing very slightly loose

rear flexi brakepipe has slight perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2014 18,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,835 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,633 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 2 May 2012 17,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,094 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 16,094 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 15,498 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville 750?

Based on 686 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 3
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CNJ 908T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville 750 in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Bonneville 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 19,040 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 750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CNJ 908T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CNJ 908T registered?

CNJ 908T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville 750, first registered on 16 June 1979.

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The MOT history for CNJ 908T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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