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BVK 870J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,664 mi
Last recorded30,664 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVK 870J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,664 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,578 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 30,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,506 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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BVK 870J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 11,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVK 870J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BVK 870J?

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What year was BVK 870J registered?

BVK 870J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 24 February 1971.

Is BVK 870J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVK 870J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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