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RRF 680B

1964 Triumph 5TA

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,825 mi
Last recorded1,825 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1964 Triumph 5TA4,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRF 680B
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 1,825 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 1,815 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 1,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 1,482 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 478 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 478 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 5TA?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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RRF 680B is a 1964 Triumph 5TA in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1964 Triumph 5TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 4,286 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 5TA fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRF 680B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 5TA typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 62 years old, this Triumph 5TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RRF 680B?

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What year was RRF 680B registered?

RRF 680B is a 1964 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 24 January 1964.

Is RRF 680B safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRF 680B shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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