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GLE 30J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,685 mi
Last recorded12,685 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLE 30J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2016 12,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 12,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 11,447 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 11,218 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,019 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 10,643 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,170 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 10,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 10,120 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,944 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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GLE 30J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GLE 30J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GLE 30J?

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What year was GLE 30J registered?

GLE 30J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is GLE 30J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLE 30J shows 10 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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