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FVK 379W

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,200 mi
Last recorded2,200 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVK 379W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 2,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 1,924 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 9 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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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FVK 379W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FVK 379W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FVK 379W?

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What year was FVK 379W registered?

FVK 379W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 February 1981.

Is FVK 379W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVK 379W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVK 379W have outstanding finance?

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