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TNB 155J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,194 mi
Last recorded17,194 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 155J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 17,194 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 17,194 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component loose Top shock bolts (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,388 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 16,388 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,163 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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TNB 155J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 11,078 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 TNB 155J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNB 155J registered?

TNB 155J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is TNB 155J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNB 155J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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