MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front tyre starting to perish
Front brake lever creeping slightly but ok at time of test
Front tyre starting to perish
Rear wheel very close to chain guard
Slight play in rear top shock absorber mountings
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front tyre starting to perish
Rear wheel very close to chain guard
Slight play in rear top shock absorber mountings
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?
Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.
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HYY 540W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 HYY 540W, 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.
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How do I check the history of HYY 540W?
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What year was HYY 540W registered?
HYY 540W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 March 1981.
Is HYY 540W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HYY 540W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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