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PGC 974L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,258 mi
Last recorded14,258 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 974L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 14,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,729 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,805 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 11,805 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005

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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PGC 974L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PGC 974L, 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 PGC 974L?

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What year was PGC 974L registered?

PGC 974L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is PGC 974L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 974L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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