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ETH 691V

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,595 mi
Last recorded29,595 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 691V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 29,595 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 29,595 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

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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ETH 691V is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,752 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 ETH 691V, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETH 691V?

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What year was ETH 691V registered?

ETH 691V is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 28 February 1981.

Is ETH 691V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 691V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETH 691V have outstanding finance?

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