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517 YUU

1959 Triumph 5TA

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,973 mi
Last recorded1,973 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1959 Triumph 5TA7,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration517 YUU
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1959
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 1,973 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 1,736 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 May 2012 1,736 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2011 1,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 1,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 813 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 5TA?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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517 YUU is a 1959 Triumph 5TA in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1959 Triumph 5TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 7,774 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 5TA fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 517 YUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 5TA typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this Triumph 5TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 517 YUU?

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What year was 517 YUU registered?

517 YUU is a 1959 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is 517 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 517 YUU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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