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RYP 917L

1973 Triumph TR6

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,712 mi
Last recorded1,712 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 917L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 1,712 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 1,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 1,211 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 1,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose fixings to boss loose, and missing . (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2012 1,113 miles

Drivers door check broken

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Heavy corrosion on both front wings,sill panels and offside rear wing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 1,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers door check broken

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Heavy corrosion on both front wings,sill panels and offside rear wing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 1,014 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 1,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Heavy corrosion on front wings,sill panels and O/S rear wing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wear in handbrake lever

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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RYP 917L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RYP 917L, 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 RYP 917L registered?

RYP 917L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 May 1973.

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