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KBD 200N

1975 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,014 mi
Last recorded39,014 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1975 Triumph Bonneville20,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBD 200N
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 39,014 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 39,014 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,981 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,981 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,970 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 May 2014 38,969 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,959 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Feb 2013 38,959 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,666 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,637 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,417 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,417 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,792 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 35,551 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 34,426 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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KBD 200N is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 20,721 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 KBD 200N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KBD 200N is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 July 1975.

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