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PGT 516P

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,958 mi
Last recorded31,958 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 516P
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 May 2017 31,958 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey clamps poor (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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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PGT 516P is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGT 516P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PGT 516P?

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What year was PGT 516P registered?

PGT 516P is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is PGT 516P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGT 516P shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PGT 516P have outstanding finance?

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