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PLA 464L

1973 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,839 mi
Last recorded5,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Bonneville15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 464L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 5,839 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 4,817 miles

Custom exhaust system (baffled at time of test)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 3,582 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 2,966 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 2,966 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 2,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 1,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 9 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,600 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,441 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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PLA 464L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PLA 464L, 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 PLA 464L?

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What year was PLA 464L registered?

PLA 464L is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is PLA 464L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 464L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLA 464L have outstanding finance?

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