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NKW 999M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,809 mi
Last recorded3,809 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKW 999M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 3,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 3,060 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 3,058 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 1,712 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 1,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 1,320 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 1,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 578 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 240 miles

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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NKW 999M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 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 NKW 999M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NKW 999M registered?

NKW 999M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 September 1973.

Is NKW 999M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKW 999M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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