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GKN 50L

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,932 mi
Last recorded50,932 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 50L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2017 50,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,747 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 50,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,664 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,620 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,399 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 50,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 23,181 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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GKN 50L is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GKN 50L, 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

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What year was GKN 50L registered?

GKN 50L is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 November 1972.

Is GKN 50L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKN 50L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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