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XVJ 91K

1972 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,904 mi
Last recorded1,904 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph Bonneville13,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVJ 91K
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 1,904 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 182 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 173 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 173 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 173 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 25 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 9 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,502 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre slightly perished

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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XVJ 91K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XVJ 91K, 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 XVJ 91K registered?

XVJ 91K is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is XVJ 91K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVJ 91K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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