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KWN 819L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,616 mi
Last recorded9,616 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWN 819L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 9,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 8,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 8,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 7,999 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear seat secured by hold down tie but seat secure

Pass 7 Aug 2010 7,842 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 7,842 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,505 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 6,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 6,390 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 6,381 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 1,032 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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KWN 819L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 15,847 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 KWN 819L, 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 53 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 KWN 819L?

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What year was KWN 819L registered?

KWN 819L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is KWN 819L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWN 819L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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