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VVS 802

1963 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,414 mi
Last recorded20,414 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1963 Triumph Bonneville10,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 802
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,414 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 20,414 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,390 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,618 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 19,618 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 19,261 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,220 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 18,220 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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VVS 802 is a 1963 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 10,037 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 VVS 802, 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 63 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 VVS 802?

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What year was VVS 802 registered?

VVS 802 is a 1963 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 28 November 1963.

Is VVS 802 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVS 802 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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