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PBY 708W

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,246 mi
Last recorded38,246 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 708W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 May 2016 38,246 miles

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

corrosion on front disc

rear brake lever sticking slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,102 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

corosion on brake discs

rear indicators faded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,996 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,657 miles

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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PBY 708W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PBY 708W, 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.

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How do I check the history of PBY 708W?

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What year was PBY 708W registered?

PBY 708W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 November 1980.

Is PBY 708W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBY 708W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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