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EMT 68V

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,913 mi
Last recorded24,913 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMT 68V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 24,863 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 24,841 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 24,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 23,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,740 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,290 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,816 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 22,144 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,529 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,007 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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EMT 68V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 EMT 68V, 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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How do I check the history of EMT 68V?

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What year was EMT 68V registered?

EMT 68V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 24 March 1980.

Is EMT 68V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMT 68V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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