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VRA 443K

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

476,089 mi
Last recorded476,089 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 443K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 476,089 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 476,030 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 47,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,434 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,397 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,397 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 473,706 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 473,706 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,343 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 47,329 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 47,157 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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VRA 443K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,162 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 VRA 443K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRA 443K registered?

VRA 443K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 May 1972.

Is VRA 443K safe to buy?

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