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BNC 31M

1974 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,528 mi
Last recorded23,528 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Bonneville24,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNC 31M
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,528 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,398 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,576 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,281 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,255 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,204 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,801 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 31,784 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 31,764 miles

Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Centre Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

throtel cable rooting poor

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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BNC 31M is a 1974 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 24,131 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 BNC 31M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNC 31M registered?

BNC 31M is a 1974 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 July 1974.

Is BNC 31M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNC 31M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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