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ELK 48J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Maroon Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

414 mi
Last recorded414 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELK 48J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2016 414 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 378 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 279 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 264 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2012 193 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,011 miles

loose steering bearings.

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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ELK 48J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Maroon with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ELK 48J, 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 ELK 48J?

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What year was ELK 48J registered?

ELK 48J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is ELK 48J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELK 48J shows 8 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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