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OTT 438M

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,372 mi
Last recorded5,372 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 438M
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 5,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 4,428 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 4,428 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2010 3,759 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 3,759 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 2,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 1,964 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 1,561 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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OTT 438M is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OTT 438M, 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 OTT 438M registered?

OTT 438M is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 November 1973.

Is OTT 438M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTT 438M shows 8 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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