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SKK 178H

1970 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1970 Triumph Bonneville9,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKK 178H
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 1 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 2,790 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 2,785 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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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SKK 178H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 9,497 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 SKK 178H, 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 56 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 SKK 178H?

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What year was SKK 178H registered?

SKK 178H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is SKK 178H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKK 178H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SKK 178H have outstanding finance?

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