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CWW 624T

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,094 mi
Last recorded16,094 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWW 624T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,094 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 15,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,499 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 15,496 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,234 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 May 2014 14,124 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,032 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise rear master cylinder needs new gaiter/dust cover and internal seals checking

offside pillion footrest bracket cracked

swinging arm bush/bearing has slight free play

Fail 14 Jul 2006 14,030 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder has an excessively worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside pillion footrest bracket cracked

offside riders footrest slightly loose

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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CWW 624T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWW 624T, 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 CWW 624T registered?

CWW 624T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 August 1978.

Is CWW 624T safe to buy?

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