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RTS 405S

1977 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,280 mi
Last recorded46,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1977 Triumph Bonneville15,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTS 405S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,280 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

nearside hand grip

Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,280 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

nearside hand grip

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,148 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 44,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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RTS 405S is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RTS 405S, 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 RTS 405S registered?

RTS 405S is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 August 1977.

Is RTS 405S safe to buy?

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