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GUS 805L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUS 805L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017
Fail 2 May 2013 20,921 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 20,921 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,894 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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GUS 805L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 15,847 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 GUS 805L, 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 53 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 GUS 805L?

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What year was GUS 805L registered?

GUS 805L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is GUS 805L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUS 805L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GUS 805L have outstanding finance?

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