MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph T140?
Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SHU 689S is a 1978 Triumph T140 in Yellow with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 19,304 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 T140 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHU 689S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph T140 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SHU 689S?
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What year was SHU 689S registered?
SHU 689S is a 1978 Triumph T140, first registered on 23 March 1978.
Is SHU 689S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SHU 689S 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.
Does SHU 689S have outstanding finance?
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