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ACT 96L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,647 mi
Last recorded31,647 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACT 96L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,647 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 31,647 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 31,548 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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ACT 96L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 15,847 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 ACT 96L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACT 96L registered?

ACT 96L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is ACT 96L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACT 96L 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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