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MUM 471V

1980 Triumph Bonneville 750

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,114 mi
Last recorded23,114 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville 75020,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUM 471V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 750
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 23,114 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 23,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 22,895 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 22,894 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 22,894 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 22,801 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 22,801 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 22,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 22,660 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly doesn't return when released (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,555 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 22,535 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 22,370 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,252 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 22,228 miles

Offside Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,159 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 22,159 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,150 miles

Offside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 22,150 miles

Offside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,031 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,952 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville 750?

Based on 686 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 3
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MUM 471V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville 750 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 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 20,133 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 750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUM 471V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MUM 471V registered?

MUM 471V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville 750, first registered on 14 May 1980.

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