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BYW 972H

1970 Triumph T120

Green Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,972 mi
Last recorded11,972 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph T1208,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYW 972H
MakeTriumph
ModelT120
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 May 2016 11,972 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 11,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 11,606 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,081 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,824 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,196 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 4,918 miles

chain slightly rubbing on main stand

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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BYW 972H is a 1970 Triumph T120 in Green with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYW 972H, 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 BYW 972H registered?

BYW 972H is a 1970 Triumph T120, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is BYW 972H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYW 972H shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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