1980 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE0.7L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 15 August 2018 at 1,722 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating the motorcycle was in a compliant condition during its last official inspection. Following a minor failure in 2016 for a non-functional horn, the vehicle consistently achieved clean passes without advisories across subsequent tests. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 46-year-old machine, averaging approximately 37 miles per year. There is a significant gap in testing data between August 2018 and the current date of June 2026, meaning the vehicle has not been tested for nearly eight years. The recorded mileage of 1,722 miles has remained unchanged since the 2018 test. This low usage suggests the bike spends long periods in static storage, which often leads to different types of degradation than standard mechanical wear seen on high-mileage vehicles. A buyer conducting a physical inspection must focus on components affected by long-term sitting rather than mileage-related friction. Priority checking for perished tyres, cracked rubber seals, and degraded brake fluid which can absorb regardless of distance. Given the age of the Triumph, the structural integrity of the frame and swingarm must be scrutinized for corrosion, as the MOT tester does not always detect internal rust. Verify the fuel system for varnish and check seized calipers, as these are common failure points for motorcycles that remain stationary for extended periods.