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HBW 125L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,923 mi
Last recorded50,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 125L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

Fail 23 Jun 2016 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,795 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 50,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,579 miles

wear near side bottom swivel pin

Fail 22 Aug 2013 50,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

wear near side bottom swivel pin

Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,525 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,292 miles

slight wear near side bottom swivel joint

Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,149 miles

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 13 Jul 2009 50,147 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,929 miles

slight wear near side bottom swivel joint

Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,927 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight wear near side bottom swivel joint

Pass 2 May 2007 49,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,294 miles

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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HBW 125L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBW 125L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HBW 125L?

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What year was HBW 125L registered?

HBW 125L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is HBW 125L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 125L shows 16 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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