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FPV 166J

1996 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,995 mi
Last recorded17,995 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Triumph Bonneville11,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 166J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,995 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,964 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,916 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 15,148 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 7,829 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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FPV 166J is a 1996 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,018 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 FPV 166J, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FPV 166J registered?

FPV 166J is a 1996 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is FPV 166J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 166J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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