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RYX 197L

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,210 mi
Last recorded46,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYX 197L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 46,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 43,460 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 39,084 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 36,010 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,447 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 27,219 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,334 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,701 miles

185/70/R15/89V. OF 4 OR 4 NR 5 NF 5mm

Kerbside Weight Google 1000Kg.

Fail 7 Jun 2014 19,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

185/70/R15/89V. OF 4 OR 4 NR 5 NF 5mm

Kerbside Weight Google 1000Kg.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,999 miles

all brake pipes covered can not see to test

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 23 May 2012 17,991 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes covered can not see to test

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 May 2011 17,887 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all chassis covered in thider seal

Fail 3 May 2011 17,886 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all chassis covered in thider seal

Pass 25 May 2010 17,616 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal can not see to test

all chassis covered in underseal

rear fuel pipe slightly chaffed

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,213 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 17,137 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,737 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 16,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all chassis starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 16,547 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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RYX 197L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RYX 197L, 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 RYX 197L registered?

RYX 197L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 July 1973.

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