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VRP 28H

1970 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,100 mi
Last recorded18,100 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Bonneville9,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRP 28H
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,100 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 18,060 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,015 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 17,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 17,989 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,824 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,823 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 17,805 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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VRP 28H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VRP 28H, 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 VRP 28H?

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What year was VRP 28H registered?

VRP 28H is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is VRP 28H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRP 28H shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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