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HGC 578J

1971 Triumph T120R

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,790 mi
Last recorded5,790 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph T120R7,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 578J
MakeTriumph
ModelT120R
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 5,790 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 5,790 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 5,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 5,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 5,500 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 5,442 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 5,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 5,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 4,831 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 4,345 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 4,016 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 2,172 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph T120R?

Based on 1,478 MOT tests across 333 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
167
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
333
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
Horn not working 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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HGC 578J is a 1971 Triumph T120R in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph T120R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 7,949 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 T120R fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGC 578J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T120R typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph T120R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGC 578J registered?

HGC 578J is a 1971 Triumph T120R, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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The MOT history for HGC 578J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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