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PKE 140F

1998 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,941 mi
Last recorded7,941 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Bonneville7,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 140F
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 7,941 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 7,891 miles

Rear roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Fail 10 Nov 2016 7,891 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Pass 20 Nov 2015 7,875 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 7,854 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 7,772 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 7,647 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,497 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 6,260 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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PKE 140F is a 1998 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 7,692 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 PKE 140F, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PKE 140F?

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What year was PKE 140F registered?

PKE 140F is a 1998 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is PKE 140F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKE 140F shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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