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CPT 88L

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,135 mi
Last recorded3,135 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPT 88L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 3,135 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 3,135 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 3,135 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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CPT 88L is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CPT 88L, 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 CPT 88L?

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What year was CPT 88L registered?

CPT 88L is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is CPT 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPT 88L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPT 88L have outstanding finance?

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