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XMV 602S

1978 Triumph Bonneville 750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,102 mi
Last recorded2,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville 75014,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMV 602S
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 750
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 2,102 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front tyre slightly perrished

Front tyre under inflated

Nut missing from nearside exhaust silencer

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 2,102 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front tyre slightly perrished

Front tyre under inflated

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nut missing from nearside exhaust silencer

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 2,093 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Bolt missing from nearside exhaust rear mounting

Engine/geabox oil leak

Front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 7 Mar 2009 1,755 miles

Clutch leaver stiff

Fuel tank sightly insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2009 1,755 miles

Clutch leaver stiff

Fuel tank sightly insecure

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 1,717 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville 750?

Based on 686 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 3
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XMV 602S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 14,432 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 750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMV 602S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Bonneville 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XMV 602S registered?

XMV 602S is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is XMV 602S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMV 602S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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