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DLO 428T

1979 Triumph Bonneville L

Brown Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,032 mi
Last recorded64,032 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville L22,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLO 428T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville L
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,706 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,821 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 52,821 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,397 miles

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2008 37,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,633 miles

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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DLO 428T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville L in Brown with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Bonneville L models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 22,938 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 DLO 428T, 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 47 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 DLO 428T registered?

DLO 428T is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville L, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is DLO 428T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLO 428T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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