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VUG 178R

2000 Triumph Bonneville

Maroon Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,215 mi
Last recorded7,215 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Triumph Bonneville12,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 178R
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 7,215 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,410 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 6,410 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 5,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 5,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 4,921 miles

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

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

rear brake pads partial separation

Pass 13 Aug 2011 4,769 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 4,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 4,459 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 4,452 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,097 miles

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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VUG 178R is a 2000 Triumph Bonneville in Maroon with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,881 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 VUG 178R, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VUG 178R registered?

VUG 178R is a 2000 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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The MOT history for VUG 178R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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