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KWG 287W

1981 Triumph Bonneville 750

Silver Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

814 mi
Last recorded814 miles
Recorded on8 May 2006
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville 75036,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWG 287W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville 750
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2006 814 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 814 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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KWG 287W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville 750 in Silver with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Bonneville 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 36,926 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 KWG 287W, 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 45 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 KWG 287W registered?

KWG 287W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville 750, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is KWG 287W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWG 287W shows 2 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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