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BBP 799L

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,653 mi
Last recorded13,653 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 799L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 13,653 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2015 13,170 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 12,707 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 12,691 miles

front tyre cracking on sidewakk

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 12,691 miles

front tyre cracking on sidewakk

Pass 16 Apr 2011 12,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,135 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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BBP 799L is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,162 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 BBP 799L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBP 799L registered?

BBP 799L is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is BBP 799L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBP 799L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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