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WMV 75M

1974 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,762 mi
Last recorded7,762 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Triumph Bonneville24,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMV 75M
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 7,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 7,735 miles

Rear Suspension slightly loose rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 7,491 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2018 7,332 miles

front tyre perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2017 7,087 miles

front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 6,879 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 6,879 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2015 6,645 miles

Oil leak

front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2013 6,534 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,534 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 6,386 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 6,386 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 6,229 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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WMV 75M is a 1974 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 24,131 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 WMV 75M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WMV 75M registered?

WMV 75M is a 1974 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 5 July 1974.

Is WMV 75M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMV 75M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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