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UJE 50K

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,449 mi
Last recorded57,449 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJE 50K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,449 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,214 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,315 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,842 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2010 42,838 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,868 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 38,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,918 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 36,461 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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UJE 50K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,162 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 UJE 50K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJE 50K registered?

UJE 50K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is UJE 50K safe to buy?

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