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DNT 644T

1997 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,075 mi
Last recorded35,075 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNT 644T
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 35,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 34,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 34,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 34,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 33,484 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,151 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 30,509 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

tight spots in chain

Pass 10 Mar 2018 27,174 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 21,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 21,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,979 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 20,391 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,394 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2010 18,342 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 17,668 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,668 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,161 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 17,159 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph T140?

Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 20
Direction indicator not working 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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DNT 644T is a 1997 Triumph T140 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Triumph T140 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DNT 644T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T140 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph T140 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DNT 644T registered?

DNT 644T is a 1997 Triumph T140, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for DNT 644T shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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