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MFE 53H

1978 Triumph T100

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,071 mi
Last recorded28,071 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFE 53H
MakeTriumph
ModelT100
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 28,071 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering touching tank filler cap in right lock (2.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,878 miles

Front brake light switch permanently disconnected

Slight misting on fork stanchions

Slight play in front brake plate anchor

n/s exhaust silencer slightly loose

o/s exhaust silencer slightly loose

slight rumble from front wheel bearings.

Fail 16 May 2013 27,400 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear chain needs adjustment

Slight play in front brake anchor

Pass 16 May 2013 27,400 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear chain needs adjustment

Slight play in front brake anchor

Pass 17 May 2012 27,251 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebars slightly higher on n/s when riding on roadtest

N/s rear silencer slightly loose on join to front pipe

Rear suspension bottoms out when pressed hard

Slight wear on front backplate between anchor plate retaining pin

Small leak on tank filler cap seal due to over filling

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 26,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,472 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 26,472 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,764 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 May 2008 24,844 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 24,844 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 24,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,250 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Triumph T100?

Based on 5,649 MOT tests across 853 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
216
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Horn not working 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
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MFE 53H is a 1978 Triumph T100 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Triumph T100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFE 53H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T100 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph T100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MFE 53H is a 1978 Triumph T100, first registered on 19 June 1978.

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