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MFE 81H

1970 Triumph Bonneville

Maroon Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,212 mi
Last recorded2,212 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Bonneville9,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFE 81H
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 2,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 1,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 1,738 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 1,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 1,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 1,390 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 1,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 387 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 31 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 31 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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MFE 81H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville in Maroon with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 9,497 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 MFE 81H, 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 56 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 MFE 81H registered?

MFE 81H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is MFE 81H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFE 81H 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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