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RMA 900L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,773 mi
Last recorded15,773 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 900L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 15,773 miles

Smoke Test Completed and past

Pass 22 Aug 2023 15,060 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,749 miles

Oil leak REAR AXLE ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,473 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 14,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,361 miles

near side steering arm slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2014 14,213 miles

Oil leak

o/s door mirror insecure

rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Jul 2014 14,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Water pump is leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,160 miles

slight freeplay in steering mechanism

Fail 23 Aug 2012 14,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight freeplay in steering mechanism

Pass 7 Sep 2011 14,157 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 14,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,523 miles

Offside rear brake not as effective as nearside. further attention is recommended.

Transmission & Rear Axle have oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,985 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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RMA 900L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RMA 900L, 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 RMA 900L registered?

RMA 900L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 26 April 1973.

Is RMA 900L safe to buy?

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