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GCL 180Y

1983 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,641 mi
Last recorded15,641 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Triumph Bonneville11,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCL 180Y
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 15,641 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 15,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 15,506 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 15,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,195 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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GCL 180Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,941 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 GCL 180Y, 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 43 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 GCL 180Y?

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What year was GCL 180Y registered?

GCL 180Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is GCL 180Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCL 180Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCL 180Y have outstanding finance?

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