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RFX 711R

1977 Triumph 2500

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,292 mi
Last recorded24,292 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph 250025,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 711R
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 24,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 22,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 22,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co reading 8.52 % limit 4.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 22,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co reading 8.52 % limit 4.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Triumph 2500?

Based on 865 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15
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RFX 711R is a 1977 Triumph 2500 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 25,469 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 2500 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFX 711R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2500 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFX 711R registered?

RFX 711R is a 1977 Triumph 2500, first registered on 4 January 1977.

Is RFX 711R safe to buy?

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