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BUC 31H

1970 Triumph T120

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,262 mi
Last recorded39,262 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph T1208,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUC 31H
MakeTriumph
ModelT120
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,936 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,054 miles

Oil leak from primary drive case.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,566 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 29,526 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,426 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 28,423 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,455 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 27,455 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,649 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 26,622 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,118 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,038 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,071 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 24,071 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 23,264 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T120?

Based on 5,128 MOT tests across 844 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
844
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 9
Horn not working 8
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BUC 31H is a 1970 Triumph T120 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 Triumph T120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 8,270 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 T120 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUC 31H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T120 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph T120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUC 31H registered?

BUC 31H is a 1970 Triumph T120, first registered on 3 June 1970.

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