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BKY 838L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

8,035 mi
Last recorded8,035 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKY 838L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 8,035 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 8,022 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure upper shaft mounting has free play (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 6,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 4,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 3,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 1,466 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 11 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,101 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 99,101 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,598 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,777 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 85,364 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,150 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 80,150 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,923 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 79,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bottom radiator hose perished

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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BKY 838L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 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 BKY 838L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKY 838L registered?

BKY 838L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is BKY 838L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKY 838L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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