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VDV 480J

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,254 mi
Last recorded30,254 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 480J
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,189 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 30,189 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,058 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,745 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 23,745 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,258 miles

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

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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VDV 480J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VDV 480J, 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 VDV 480J registered?

VDV 480J is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is VDV 480J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDV 480J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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