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MYL 79L

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,703 mi
Last recorded27,703 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYL 79L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,527 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 27,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,457 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 27,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,913 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 26,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 26,232 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 26,232 miles

Centre Rear Upper Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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MYL 79L is a 1971 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 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 MYL 79L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MYL 79L?

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What year was MYL 79L registered?

MYL 79L is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is MYL 79L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYL 79L 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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