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144 RKE

1961 Triumph T120

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,226 mi
Last recorded6,226 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1961 Triumph T1203,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration144 RKE
MakeTriumph
ModelT120
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 6,226 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 6,225 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Kick start loose o cotter pin

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,958 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 5,729 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph T120?

Based on 5,128 MOT tests across 844 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
844
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 9
Horn not working 8
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144 RKE is a 1961 Triumph T120 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Triumph T120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 3,298 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 T120 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 144 RKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T120 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Triumph T120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 144 RKE registered?

144 RKE is a 1961 Triumph T120, first registered on 1 August 1961.

Is 144 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 144 RKE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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