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RFM 179L

1995 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

835 mi
Last recorded835 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Triumph Bonneville10,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 179L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 835 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,712 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,478 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,007 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Slight play rear swinging arm (side to side movement)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 16,429 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,429 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 14,301 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,418 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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RFM 179L is a 1995 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 10,299 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 RFM 179L, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RFM 179L registered?

RFM 179L is a 1995 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is RFM 179L safe to buy?

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