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MCW 494J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,515 mi
Last recorded4,515 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 494J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 4,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,014 miles

Nearside lock stop damaged

Pass 22 May 2014 4,145 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 4,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 4,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,121 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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MCW 494J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MCW 494J, 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.

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What year was MCW 494J registered?

MCW 494J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is MCW 494J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 494J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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