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PKE 65L

1991 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,480 mi
Last recorded18,480 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Triumph Bonneville13,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 65L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 18,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 18,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 18,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no front brake light fitted to this model

Pass 7 Oct 2022 18,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 18,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 18,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

no front brake switch fitted to this model

Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,024 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 16,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 16,530 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members worn fork leg (2.3.4)

no front brake switch fitted to this model

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,168 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 15,243 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

no front brake switch fitted to this model

Pass 11 Jan 2013 13,279 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 7,904 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 7,904 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,630 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

both front fork stantions slightly pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,552 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 6,547 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,307 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,134 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 65L is a 1991 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1991 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 13,802 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 PKE 65L, 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 35 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PKE 65L registered?

PKE 65L is a 1991 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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