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JBV 550N

1975 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph TR657,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBV 550N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 77,383 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 74,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 74,302 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,883 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,324 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,940 miles

Front brake pads low.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,143 miles

Slight play o/s/f lower trunnion.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,143 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play o/s/f lower trunnion.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,514 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal minimum.

Clip required on front n/s to o/s brake pipe to chassis box section.

Front exhaust mounting bracket to gear box required.

N/s rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 64,337 miles

Lightswitch stiff selecting headlamps.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight knock from seering rack.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 64,337 miles

Lightswitch stiff selecting headlamps.

Slight knock from seering rack.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,624 miles

No bonnet latch fitted.

Fail 12 Jul 2008 59,586 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

No bonnet latch fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 56,922 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 56,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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JBV 550N is a 1975 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 57,262 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 JBV 550N, 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 51 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 JBV 550N registered?

JBV 550N is a 1975 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 March 1975.

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