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OBL 93L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,803 mi
Last recorded21,803 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBL 93L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 21,803 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,563 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 21,549 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 21,122 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 21,109 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 129 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,542 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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OBL 93L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBL 93L, 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

How do I check the history of OBL 93L?

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What year was OBL 93L registered?

OBL 93L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 April 1973.

Is OBL 93L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBL 93L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBL 93L have outstanding finance?

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