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FMW 528J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,345 mi
Last recorded7,345 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 528J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 7,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fork stations pitted

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate slightly small

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2017 7,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fork stations pitted

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate slightly small

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 6,993 miles

slight pitting of front fork stanchions above oil seal area

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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FMW 528J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Silver with a 650cc 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 FMW 528J, 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 FMW 528J?

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What year was FMW 528J registered?

FMW 528J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FMW 528J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 528J 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.

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