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HKO 85L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,185 mi
Last recorded21,185 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKO 85L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 21,185 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 20,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,083 miles

oil leak evident from engine area recomened repair a.s.a.p

Pass 9 Aug 2014 43,859 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 43,208 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 43,208 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 42,148 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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HKO 85L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 HKO 85L, 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 HKO 85L?

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What year was HKO 85L registered?

HKO 85L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is HKO 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKO 85L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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