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NBA 647M

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,706 mi
Last recorded12,706 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBA 647M
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 12,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 12,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 12,625 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 12,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,610 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,569 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 12,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,521 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 10,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 10,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,525 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 9,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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NBA 647M is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBA 647M, 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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NBA 647M is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 August 1973.

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