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KTL 260E

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Purple Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,808 mi
Last recorded3,808 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTL 260E
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 3,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 3,808 miles

Front Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 3,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 3,292 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 3,292 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,552 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 156 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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KTL 260E is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Purple with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KTL 260E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KTL 260E?

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What year was KTL 260E registered?

KTL 260E is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 July 1971.

Is KTL 260E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTL 260E shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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