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MVD 228L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,410 mi
Last recorded29,410 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVD 228L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 May 2017 29,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 29,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 28,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 28,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,695 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,356 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 26,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 25,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,346 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 213 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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MVD 228L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVD 228L, 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 MVD 228L registered?

MVD 228L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is MVD 228L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVD 228L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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