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WMO 818

1961 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

402 mi
Last recorded402 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph Bonneville5,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMO 818
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 402 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 402 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 342 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 329 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 271 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 155 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 122 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 88 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 82 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 82 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 8 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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WMO 818 is a 1961 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 5,296 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 WMO 818, 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 65 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 WMO 818 registered?

WMO 818 is a 1961 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 1961.

Is WMO 818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMO 818 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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