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PAM 178Y

1982 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,801 mi
Last recorded11,801 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Triumph Bonneville18,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAM 178Y
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,801 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated handlebar rubber mounts slightly worn (2.1.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 11,801 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated handlebar rubber mounts slightly worn (2.1.1d)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,727 miles

tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,515 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,393 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 11,393 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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PAM 178Y is a 1982 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,217 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 PAM 178Y, 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 44 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 PAM 178Y registered?

PAM 178Y is a 1982 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is PAM 178Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAM 178Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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