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MOY 888L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,767 mi
Last recorded11,767 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOY 888L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,767 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 11,767 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,767 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 11,767 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,767 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 11,767 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,767 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2009 11,767 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 11,767 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007
Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 15,380 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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MOY 888L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MOY 888L, 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.

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What year was MOY 888L registered?

MOY 888L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is MOY 888L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOY 888L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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