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KLR 700K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,587 mi
Last recorded19,587 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLR 700K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,789 miles

nearside and offside rear hub top mountings have free play

Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,300 miles

slight wear in n/s trunion.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,512 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,404 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,107 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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KLR 700K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KLR 700K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLR 700K registered?

KLR 700K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is KLR 700K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLR 700K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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