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COE 551V

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,357 mi
Last recorded6,357 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOE 551V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 6,357 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 6,137 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 6,137 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2015 6,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 5,980 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 5,979 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 5,966 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,869 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 5,615 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 5,615 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 5,231 miles

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

Perished/split fuel pipes.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 5,231 miles

Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

R/H fuel pipe split/perished.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,151 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,917 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for COE 551V shows 16 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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