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VKE 5H

1970 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,589 mi
Last recorded35,589 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Bonneville9,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKE 5H
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,589 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,589 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 35,589 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,480 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 33,480 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,125 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 33,125 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,525 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 31,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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VKE 5H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VKE 5H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VKE 5H?

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What year was VKE 5H registered?

VKE 5H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 June 1970.

Is VKE 5H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKE 5H shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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