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JGY 251K

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,200 mi
Last recorded18,200 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGY 251K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,200 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 18,200 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 17,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 13,739 miles

slight cracking in front tyre.

Fail 31 May 2014 12,937 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

slight cracking in front tyre wall

Pass 31 May 2014 12,937 miles

slight cracking in front tyre wall

Pass 29 May 2013 11,942 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 10,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,306 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 10,306 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 8,994 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,994 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,377 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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JGY 251K is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 11,078 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 JGY 251K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGY 251K registered?

JGY 251K is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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