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GAA 330W

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,752 mi
Last recorded20,752 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAA 330W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 20,752 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 20,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 17,994 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 17,994 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 16,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 14,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 12,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Jan 2016 12,666 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jan 2015 9,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2015 9,096 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2014 5,554 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 1,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2013 1,629 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 9,742 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 9,742 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 9,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,711 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 9,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007
Pass 22 Jul 2005 74,607 miles

Left grip loose.

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2005 74,607 miles

Left grip loose.

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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GAA 330W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GAA 330W, 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.

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What year was GAA 330W registered?

GAA 330W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 14 October 1980.

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