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BVN 14L

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,670 mi
Last recorded25,670 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVN 14L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 May 2018 25,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,403 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,248 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,569 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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BVN 14L is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BVN 14L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVN 14L registered?

BVN 14L is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is BVN 14L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVN 14L shows 6 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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