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XTU 500W

1980 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,145 mi
Last recorded9,145 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Bonneville22,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 500W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 9,145 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,930 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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XTU 500W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 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 XTU 500W, 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 46 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 XTU 500W registered?

XTU 500W is a 1980 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 December 1980.

Is XTU 500W safe to buy?

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