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FFB 45W

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,506 mi
Last recorded9,506 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFB 45W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 9,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 9,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,714 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 8,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,905 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 7,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 7,573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 7,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 6,803 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 6,583 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,428 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 6,327 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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FFB 45W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FFB 45W, 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.

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What year was FFB 45W registered?

FFB 45W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is FFB 45W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFB 45W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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