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TSL 827

1961 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,346 mi
Last recorded10,346 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph Bonneville5,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 827
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2017 10,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,207 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,875 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 9,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 9,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 8,272 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 7,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 5,732 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 4,748 miles

slight play in headraces

Pass 30 Sep 2006 2,991 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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TSL 827 is a 1961 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 5,296 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 TSL 827, 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 65 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSL 827 registered?

TSL 827 is a 1961 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 4 May 1961.

Is TSL 827 safe to buy?

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