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NUO 982M

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,879 mi
Last recorded24,879 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUO 982M
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,879 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,174 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 23,174 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 22,302 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 22,181 miles

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 21,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,189 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,883 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 28,883 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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NUO 982M is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUO 982M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUO 982M registered?

NUO 982M is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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The MOT history for NUO 982M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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