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VGV 34K

1971 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,816 mi
Last recorded45,816 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Bonneville11,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGV 34K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2022 45,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 44,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 41,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,542 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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VGV 34K is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VGV 34K, 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.

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What year was VGV 34K registered?

VGV 34K is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is VGV 34K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGV 34K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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