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GVG 235K

1993 Triumph Bonneville

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,797 mi
Last recorded18,797 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Triumph Bonneville14,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 235K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 18,797 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 18,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,366 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,729 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

fuel pipe slighty chafed

Fail 21 Aug 2012 16,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,944 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 16,464 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 16,464 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,889 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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GVG 235K is a 1993 Triumph Bonneville in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 14,822 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 GVG 235K, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVG 235K registered?

GVG 235K is a 1993 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 July 1993.

Is GVG 235K safe to buy?

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