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KRT 459P

1975 Triumph Bonneville

Purple Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

699 mi
Last recorded699 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1975 Triumph Bonneville20,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRT 459P
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 16,352 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 16,352 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play adjust (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 15,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,648 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 15,007 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,389 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 12,637 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 12,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,412 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 12,412 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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KRT 459P is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville in Purple with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KRT 459P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KRT 459P registered?

KRT 459P is a 1975 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 August 1975.

Is KRT 459P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRT 459P shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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