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VAY 857H

1970 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,853 mi
Last recorded21,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Bonneville9,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAY 857H
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2017 21,853 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,781 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,192 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,801 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,887 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,954 miles

nearside hand grip slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,672 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 17,654 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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VAY 857H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 9,497 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 VAY 857H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAY 857H registered?

VAY 857H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 6 May 1970.

Is VAY 857H safe to buy?

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