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NVV 742V

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,065 mi
Last recorded20,065 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVV 742V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 20,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,386 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated.

Rear tyre heavily cut/damaged.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 19,382 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated.

Rear tyre heavily cut/damaged.

Vehicle has a major oil leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,961 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,353 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 16,350 miles

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

rear brake disc corroded

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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NVV 742V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NVV 742V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NVV 742V registered?

NVV 742V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 26 February 1980.

Is NVV 742V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVV 742V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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