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ESA 447T

1996 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,078 mi
Last recorded17,078 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Bonneville11,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESA 447T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 17,078 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 17,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,625 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,775 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 6,737 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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ESA 447T is a 1996 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,018 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 ESA 447T, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESA 447T?

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What year was ESA 447T registered?

ESA 447T is a 1996 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is ESA 447T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESA 447T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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