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FFB 49W

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Bronze Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,264 mi
Last recorded13,264 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFB 49W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,264 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,753 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 11,744 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,722 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,017 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 8,794 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 49W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Bronze with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 49W, 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 49W registered?

FFB 49W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is FFB 49W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFB 49W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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