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RGJ 556V

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,645 mi
Last recorded12,645 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGJ 556V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 12,645 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,268 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 12,268 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2014 12,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 11,922 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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RGJ 556V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RGJ 556V, 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

How do I check the history of RGJ 556V?

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What year was RGJ 556V registered?

RGJ 556V is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 30 May 1980.

Is RGJ 556V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGJ 556V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RGJ 556V have outstanding finance?

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