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BF 6138

1978 Triumph Roadster

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF 6138
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2012

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008
Pass 4 Jul 2006

How Reliable is the Triumph Roadster?

Based on 817 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 13
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 12
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
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BF 6138 is a 1978 Triumph Roadster in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Triumph Roadster fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF 6138, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF 6138?

You can check the full history of BF 6138 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF 6138 registered?

BF 6138 is a 1978 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is BF 6138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF 6138 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF 6138 have outstanding finance?

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