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542 YUL

2012 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,194 mi
Last recorded1,194 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2012 Triumph Bonneville7,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 YUL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 1,194 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 1,165 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 764 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 759 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 4 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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542 YUL is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 7,023 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 542 YUL, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 542 YUL registered?

542 YUL is a 2012 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is 542 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 542 YUL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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