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SSL 798

1962 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

646 mi
Last recorded646 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1962 Triumph Bonneville4,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSL 798
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 646 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 626 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 626 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 475 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 475 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 157 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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SSL 798 is a 1962 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 4,128 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 SSL 798, 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 64 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SSL 798 registered?

SSL 798 is a 1962 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 February 1962.

Is SSL 798 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSL 798 shows 6 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.

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