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GN51 SVD

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,955 mi
Last recorded49,955 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 SVD
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,024 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,298 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,199 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,637 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,199 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 34,193 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,972 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,972 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,518 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

filler cap has slight corrosion around rim

Fail 16 Oct 2006 23,518 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Filler cap has slight corrosion around rim

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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GN51 SVD is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 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 GN51 SVD, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN51 SVD registered?

GN51 SVD is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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