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BKE 389K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,497 mi
Last recorded29,497 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKE 389K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 29,497 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 29,496 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,011 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,644 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 23,644 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,923 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 21,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BKE 389K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKE 389K, 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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What year was BKE 389K registered?

BKE 389K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 October 1971.

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The MOT history for BKE 389K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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