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DFP 596T

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Bronze Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,311 mi
Last recorded30,311 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFP 596T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,304 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 30,301 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,147 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 29,998 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,792 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,092 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,990 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,341 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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DFP 596T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Bronze with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DFP 596T, 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 DFP 596T registered?

DFP 596T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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The MOT history for DFP 596T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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