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MTB 855K

1972 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,365 mi
Last recorded77,365 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTB 855K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,365 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 77,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,158 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 69,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 67,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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MTB 855K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MTB 855K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MTB 855K registered?

MTB 855K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 March 1972.

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