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FWW 294L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,799 mi
Last recorded1,799 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 294L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 1,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 1,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 1,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 1,675 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 1,336 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 1,336 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 172 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 172 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 3,256 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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FWW 294L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FWW 294L, 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 FWW 294L registered?

FWW 294L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is FWW 294L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 294L shows 9 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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