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RKX 556L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,534 mi
Last recorded61,534 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 556L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 61,534 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 56,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,621 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,188 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,034 miles

Nearside Front rack end

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,103 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 38,833 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/s inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,521 miles

n/s front rack play in bush

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,344 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,557 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,086 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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RKX 556L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RKX 556L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKX 556L registered?

RKX 556L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is RKX 556L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKX 556L shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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