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KGL 605W

1981 Triumph Bonneville

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,821 mi
Last recorded15,821 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Bonneville14,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGL 605W
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 15,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 15,621 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 15,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 14,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,920 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 13,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 13,231 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 12,841 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 12,262 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 11,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 10,388 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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KGL 605W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,752 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 KGL 605W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGL 605W registered?

KGL 605W is a 1981 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 18 May 1981.

Is KGL 605W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGL 605W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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