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NLE 14K

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Not stated Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,173 mi
Last recorded6,173 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLE 14K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 6,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 6,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 6,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 5,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 5,686 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 5,646 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 5,646 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,200 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 5,200 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 4,823 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 4,823 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 4,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 4,426 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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NLE 14K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Not stated with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,162 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 NLE 14K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLE 14K registered?

NLE 14K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is NLE 14K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLE 14K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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