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RPE 88R

1977 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,804 mi
Last recorded21,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Bonneville15,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 88R
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 21,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brake lever not fully returning

Fail 3 Jul 2018 21,639 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brake lever not fully returning

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,606 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,604 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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RPE 88R is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RPE 88R, 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 RPE 88R registered?

RPE 88R is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 13 April 1977.

Is RPE 88R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 88R 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.

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