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XFW 453S

1977 Triumph Bonneville L

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,283 mi
Last recorded26,283 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Bonneville L15,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFW 453S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville L
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,729 miles

Front mudguard cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,683 miles

rear brake is binding slightly

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,372 miles

front brake binding but can still be turned by hand

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,121 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front brake binding slightly

rear brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville L?

Based on 1,175 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
Direction indicator not working 6
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 3
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XFW 453S is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville L in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Bonneville L models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 15,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville L fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFW 453S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville L typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Bonneville L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFW 453S registered?

XFW 453S is a 1977 Triumph Bonneville L, first registered on 21 November 1977.

Is XFW 453S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFW 453S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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