MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handle bar mounts worn
rear tyre slightly perished
seat does not latch but is secure
seat does not latch but is secure
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
clutch cable slightly damaged
rear tyre slightly perished
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph T140?
Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KLN 743V is a 1980 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 21,170 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 KLN 743V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KLN 743V registered?
KLN 743V is a 1980 Triumph T140, first registered on 11 January 1980.
Is KLN 743V safe to buy?
The MOT history for KLN 743V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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