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GMK 58J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Maroon Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,116 mi
Last recorded5,116 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMK 58J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 5,116 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 4,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,983 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 4,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 4,755 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 4,740 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 4,661 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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GMK 58J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Maroon with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GMK 58J, 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 GMK 58J?

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What year was GMK 58J registered?

GMK 58J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 19 July 1971.

Is GMK 58J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMK 58J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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