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BKA 666K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,472 mi
Last recorded45,472 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKA 666K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 45,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 45,232 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 45,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge. 2056015. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 44,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,764 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 44,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,664 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 44,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,304 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,747 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,566 miles

Slight movement in both rear suspension arms.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake back plate loose(nut loose)

Slight movement in both rear suspension arms.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,388 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,165 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2009 42,938 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,664 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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BKA 666K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKA 666K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BKA 666K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 September 1971.

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