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TNC 140J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,891 mi
Last recorded18,891 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNC 140J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 18,891 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,651 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 17,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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TNC 140J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TNC 140J, 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 TNC 140J registered?

TNC 140J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is TNC 140J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNC 140J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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