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EFV 598Y

1983 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,332 mi
Last recorded10,332 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Triumph Bonneville11,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFV 598Y
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 10,332 miles

slight cracking rear tyre wall

Pass 26 Jun 2020 9,824 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 8,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 8,667 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 8,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 8,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 7,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 6,636 miles

chasin tension

dampness around both front fork seals/ gaiters

operation of dip/main beam switch BORDERLINE

Pass 9 Jun 2011 6,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 5,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 5,828 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 5,426 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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EFV 598Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,941 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 EFV 598Y, 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 43 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 EFV 598Y registered?

EFV 598Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is EFV 598Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFV 598Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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