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PHJ 824K

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,656 mi
Last recorded5,656 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 824K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 5,656 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 5,656 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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PHJ 824K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PHJ 824K, 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

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What year was PHJ 824K registered?

PHJ 824K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is PHJ 824K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 824K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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