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FAX 248K

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,828 mi
Last recorded4,828 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 248K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 May 2016 4,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 4,823 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 4,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 4,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 4,708 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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FAX 248K is a 1973 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 1973 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 15,847 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 FAX 248K, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAX 248K registered?

FAX 248K is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 4 September 1973.

Is FAX 248K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAX 248K 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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