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MWX 749P

1976 Triumph Bonneville 750

Red Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,500 mi
Last recorded13,500 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1976 Triumph Bonneville 7507,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWX 749P
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 750
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 13,500 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 13,498 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front surface cracks on front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear surface cracks on rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2015 13,491 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,491 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,426 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 13,426 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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MWX 749P is a 1976 Triumph Bonneville 750 in Red with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Bonneville 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 7,096 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 MWX 749P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWX 749P is a 1976 Triumph Bonneville 750, first registered on 23 January 1976.

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