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UOA 149L

1996 Triumph Bonneville

Maroon Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,399 mi
Last recorded21,399 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph Bonneville11,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 149L
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 21,399 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 May 2014 21,399 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 20,040 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 19,161 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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UOA 149L is a 1996 Triumph Bonneville in Maroon with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,018 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 UOA 149L, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UOA 149L registered?

UOA 149L is a 1996 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is UOA 149L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 149L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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