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713 UHK

1961 Triumph 5TA

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,219 mi
Last recorded21,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1961 Triumph 5TA5,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration713 UHK
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,219 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 21,213 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fork gators split

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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713 UHK is a 1961 Triumph 5TA in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Triumph 5TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 5,630 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 713 UHK, 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 65 years old, this Triumph 5TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 713 UHK registered?

713 UHK is a 1961 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 2 January 1961.

Is 713 UHK safe to buy?

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