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PNB 520W

1981 Triumph TR7

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,723 mi
Last recorded3,723 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR750,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNB 520W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 3,723 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019

Registration plate incorrect Motorcycles manufactured after 1.1.1977. must have black on yellow number plates. (0.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front suspension dust seals splitting

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 60 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 15 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,721 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 17,721 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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PNB 520W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 50,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNB 520W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNB 520W registered?

PNB 520W is a 1981 Triumph TR7, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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