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GDT 120J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,452 mi
Last recorded44,452 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDT 120J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 43,867 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 43,855 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Off side lower rear eng mount bolt missing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,533 miles

headlight aim

right footrest

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,247 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 42,150 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front wheel hub play

fuel cap seal

nearside front lower fork nut

swing arm play

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,150 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front wheel hub play

fuel cap seal

nearside front lower fork nut

swing arm play

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,944 miles

both tyres cracking

swing arm play

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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GDT 120J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GDT 120J, 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.

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What year was GDT 120J registered?

GDT 120J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 March 1971.

Is GDT 120J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDT 120J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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