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CPG 831T

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,340 mi
Last recorded21,340 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPG 831T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,340 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,984 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 20,318 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 20,318 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,491 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2010 19,491 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,066 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 19,026 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre worn.

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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CPG 831T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CPG 831T, 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 CPG 831T?

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What year was CPG 831T registered?

CPG 831T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is CPG 831T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPG 831T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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