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FHL 385V

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,938 mi
Last recorded30,938 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHL 385V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 30,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 30,654 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,911 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,911 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,692 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,145 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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FHL 385V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FHL 385V, 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.

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What year was FHL 385V registered?

FHL 385V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is FHL 385V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHL 385V 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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