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FOI 3009

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,208 mi
Last recorded20,208 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOI 3009
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2011 20,208 miles

Front and rear tyres showing signs of age cracking on side walls

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,208 miles

Front and rear tyres showing signs of age cracking on side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,173 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,157 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,019 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,463 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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FOI 3009 is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FOI 3009, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FOI 3009?

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What year was FOI 3009 registered?

FOI 3009 is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is FOI 3009 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOI 3009 shows 6 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 FOI 3009 have outstanding finance?

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