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BOD 70L

1973 Triumph 500

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

436 mi
Last recorded436 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 70L
MakeTriumph
Model500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 436 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Handlebars slightly bent (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2014 377 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 364 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 259 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 4,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 4,765 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph 500?

Based on 528 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
104
Miles/Year
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
wheel bearings have excessive free play 2
Steering lock stop loose 2
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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BOD 70L is a 1973 Triumph 500 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Triumph 500 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOD 70L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOD 70L registered?

BOD 70L is a 1973 Triumph 500, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is BOD 70L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOD 70L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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