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RTM 700R

1977 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,700 mi
Last recorded12,700 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Bonneville15,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTM 700R
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,700 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 12,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,118 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,470 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 12,114 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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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RTM 700R is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RTM 700R, 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 RTM 700R?

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What year was RTM 700R registered?

RTM 700R is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 January 1977.

Is RTM 700R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTM 700R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTM 700R have outstanding finance?

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