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NFW 949F

1974 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,441 mi
Last recorded13,441 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1974 Triumph Bonneville24,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFW 949F
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 13,441 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 13,395 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 13,395 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,877 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,145 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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NFW 949F is a 1974 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 24,131 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 NFW 949F, 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 52 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 NFW 949F?

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What year was NFW 949F registered?

NFW 949F is a 1974 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 28 June 1974.

Is NFW 949F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFW 949F shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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