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OFB 794Y

1983 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

4,630 mi
Last recorded4,630 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Triumph Bonneville11,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFB 794Y
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 4,630 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 4,283 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 3,984 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 3,954 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 3,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 3,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 3,286 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 3,174 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2015 3,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 2,687 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2012 1,706 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 1,504 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rubber split on O/Side pillion f/rest.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 1,183 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2009 626 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 543 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 374 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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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OFB 794Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,941 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 OFB 794Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFB 794Y registered?

OFB 794Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is OFB 794Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFB 794Y shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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