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PLX 787L

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,748 mi
Last recorded4,748 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLX 787L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,748 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 4,748 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,748 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 4,727 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 4,727 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 4,320 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 4,308 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 May 2008 3,237 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 2,612 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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PLX 787L is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLX 787L, 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 PLX 787L registered?

PLX 787L is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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The MOT history for PLX 787L shows 9 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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