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BRP 969K

1971 Triumph S

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,350 mi
Last recorded4,350 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph S56,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 969K
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 4,350 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 4,339 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 3,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 2,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 2,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine in oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front no plate is reflective type, rear is not

Fail 5 Apr 2023 42,995 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine in oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front no plate is reflective type, rear is not

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,994 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph S?

Based on 34,257 MOT tests across 4,852 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
4,852
On UK Roads
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BRP 969K is a 1971 Triumph S in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 56,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Triumph S typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRP 969K registered?

BRP 969K is a 1971 Triumph S, first registered on 27 October 1971.

Is BRP 969K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRP 969K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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