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GHL 78V

1998 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,786 mi
Last recorded29,786 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Bonneville7,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHL 78V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,786 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,195 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,034 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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GHL 78V is a 1998 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 7,692 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 GHL 78V, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHL 78V registered?

GHL 78V is a 1998 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is GHL 78V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHL 78V shows 4 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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