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DLK 253J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,323 mi
Last recorded36,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLK 253J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,323 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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DLK 253J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 DLK 253J, 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

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What year was DLK 253J registered?

DLK 253J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is DLK 253J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLK 253J shows 1 test 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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