MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Perished/split fuel pipes.
Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
R/H fuel pipe split/perished.
Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?
Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.
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COE 551V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 COE 551V, 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 COE 551V registered?
COE 551V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 28 August 1979.
Is COE 551V safe to buy?
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