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FDO 386V

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,173 mi
Last recorded27,173 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDO 386V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,173 miles

as per original vt 32

Fail 19 Sep 2007 27,173 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,713 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 26,535 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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FDO 386V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FDO 386V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDO 386V registered?

FDO 386V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 June 1980.

Is FDO 386V safe to buy?

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