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FKW 648V

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,370 mi
Last recorded40,370 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKW 648V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,370 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,619 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,920 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,504 miles

Slight play in rear torque reaction bracket front mounting

Slight play in rear wheel spindle to bearing

Fail 23 Aug 2013 34,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,325 miles

Rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,205 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,392 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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FKW 648V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FKW 648V, 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 FKW 648V registered?

FKW 648V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 April 1980.

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The MOT history for FKW 648V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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