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FBW 245S

1977 Triumph Bonneville

Multi-colour Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,776 mi
Last recorded2,776 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Bonneville15,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 245S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1977
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 2,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 2,343 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 2,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 2,323 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 2,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 2,297 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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FBW 245S is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville in Multi-colour with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 15,497 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 FBW 245S, 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 49 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 FBW 245S?

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What year was FBW 245S registered?

FBW 245S is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is FBW 245S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBW 245S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FBW 245S have outstanding finance?

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