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TFC 24J

1971 Triumph T120R

Gold Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,116 mi
Last recorded17,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph T120R7,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFC 24J
MakeTriumph
ModelT120R
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 17,116 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 17,104 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2014 17,091 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Triumph T120R?

Based on 1,478 MOT tests across 333 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
167
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
333
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
Horn not working 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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TFC 24J is a 1971 Triumph T120R in Gold with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph T120R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 7,949 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 T120R fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFC 24J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T120R typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph T120R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFC 24J registered?

TFC 24J is a 1971 Triumph T120R, first registered on 14 July 1971.

Is TFC 24J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFC 24J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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