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BGC 457G

1999 Triumph Bonneville

Purple Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,453 mi
Last recorded5,453 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Bonneville6,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 457G
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 5,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 5,439 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 5,408 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 5,364 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,325 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 5,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 5,287 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 5,287 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 5,280 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 5,280 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 5,241 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 5,180 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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BGC 457G is a 1999 Triumph Bonneville in Purple with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 6,009 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 BGC 457G, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGC 457G?

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What year was BGC 457G registered?

BGC 457G is a 1999 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is BGC 457G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 457G shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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