MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?
Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.
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PLK 196W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 PLK 196W, 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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What year was PLK 196W registered?
PLK 196W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 October 1980.
Is PLK 196W safe to buy?
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