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HKP 57L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,630 mi
Last recorded62,630 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKP 57L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,506 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 62,434 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,334 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 52,334 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,309 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,130 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,837 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,371 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 20,828 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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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HKP 57L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HKP 57L, 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.

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What year was HKP 57L registered?

HKP 57L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is HKP 57L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKP 57L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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