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PLW 334W

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

35,955 mi
Last recorded35,955 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLW 334W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2011 35,955 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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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PLW 334W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 PLW 334W, 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 PLW 334W registered?

PLW 334W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is PLW 334W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLW 334W shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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