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DDO 557V

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,995 mi
Last recorded2,995 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDO 557V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2015 2,995 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 2,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,660 miles

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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DDO 557V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DDO 557V, 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 DDO 557V registered?

DDO 557V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 December 1979.

Is DDO 557V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDO 557V shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DDO 557V have outstanding finance?

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