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RDL 548S

1977 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,680 mi
Last recorded10,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Bonneville15,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 548S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 10,680 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,057 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 8,057 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 8,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,487 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 6,941 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 6,651 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 6,633 miles

Front Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 6,324 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear 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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RDL 548S is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RDL 548S, 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

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What year was RDL 548S registered?

RDL 548S is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is RDL 548S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDL 548S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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