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FRD 38L

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,883 mi
Last recorded17,883 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRD 38L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,883 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,532 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 17,307 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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FRD 38L is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,162 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 FRD 38L, 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 54 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 FRD 38L?

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What year was FRD 38L registered?

FRD 38L is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FRD 38L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRD 38L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRD 38L have outstanding finance?

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