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LLT 51K

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Multi-colour Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,442 mi
Last recorded6,442 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLT 51K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 6,442 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 6,421 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel brake arm hits rear suspension (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 5,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,958 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 4,958 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 4,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 3,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 2,803 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 2,803 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 2,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 1,093 miles

battery uncharged flat

front wheel bearing starting to get noisey but no play

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17 miles

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

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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LLT 51K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Multi-colour with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,162 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 LLT 51K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLT 51K registered?

LLT 51K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is LLT 51K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLT 51K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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