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HRL 447W

1981 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39 mi
Last recorded39 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Triumph T14014,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRL 447W
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 34 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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HRL 447W is a 1981 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,957 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 T140 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRL 447W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRL 447W registered?

HRL 447W is a 1981 Triumph T140, first registered on 11 March 1981.

Is HRL 447W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRL 447W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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