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TOB 212Y

1983 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,182 mi
Last recorded21,182 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1983 Triumph Bonneville11,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOB 212Y
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 21,182 miles

Rear Rear tyre walls slightly perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 21,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 20,491 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,256 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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TOB 212Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,941 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 TOB 212Y, 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 43 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 TOB 212Y registered?

TOB 212Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 June 1983.

Is TOB 212Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOB 212Y 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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