MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
FRONT TYRE PRESSURE LOW
How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?
Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FRX 979V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FRX 979V, 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
How do I check the history of FRX 979V?
You can check the full history of FRX 979V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FRX 979V registered?
FRX 979V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 June 1980.
Is FRX 979V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRX 979V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FRX 979V have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FRX 979V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.