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AK18 NBL

2018 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,183 mi
Last recorded6,183 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Triumph Bonneville5,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 NBL
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 6,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2026 6,183 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 6,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 6,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 6,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 6,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 5,998 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 5,998 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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AK18 NBL is a 2018 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 5,425 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 AK18 NBL, 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 8 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK18 NBL registered?

AK18 NBL is a 2018 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is AK18 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 NBL shows 8 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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