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EAA 137W

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Grey Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,398 mi
Last recorded8,398 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAA 137W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 8,398 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 8,309 miles

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

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 14 Apr 2015 8,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 8,277 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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EAA 137W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Grey with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 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 EAA 137W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EAA 137W registered?

EAA 137W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EAA 137W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAA 137W shows 4 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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