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FWE 211V

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,333 mi
Last recorded34,333 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWE 211V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 34,333 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 34,333 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,975 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 33,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 32,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,786 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,755 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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FWE 211V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWE 211V, 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 FWE 211V?

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What year was FWE 211V registered?

FWE 211V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 28 April 1980.

Is FWE 211V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWE 211V shows 10 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 FWE 211V have outstanding finance?

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