MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Higher rear brake effort normally obtainable
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
visable cracking on front tyre
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph T140?
Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AMK 520T is a 1979 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1979 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,661 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 T140 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMK 520T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph T140 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AMK 520T registered?
AMK 520T is a 1979 Triumph T140, first registered on 16 May 1979.
Is AMK 520T safe to buy?
The MOT history for AMK 520T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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