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HWK 897L

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,743 mi
Last recorded72,743 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWK 897L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 72,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 70,801 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,391 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,997 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2021 65,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 63,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 63,299 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 62,592 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 62,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 57,291 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,448 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 53,693 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,691 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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HWK 897L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWK 897L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HWK 897L registered?

HWK 897L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is HWK 897L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWK 897L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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