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PWG 281R

1977 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,520 mi
Last recorded22,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Bonneville15,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWG 281R
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2017 22,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,378 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,836 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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PWG 281R is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 15,497 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 PWG 281R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PWG 281R?

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What year was PWG 281R registered?

PWG 281R is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 7 April 1977.

Is PWG 281R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWG 281R shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PWG 281R have outstanding finance?

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