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TMY 481M

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMY 481M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,324 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 97,324 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s repeater not working

Pass 30 Jun 2025 97,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 97,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 97,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,304 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 96,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,487 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,493 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,131 miles

GEAR BOX LEAKING OIL

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,874 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,415 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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TMY 481M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMY 481M, 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 TMY 481M registered?

TMY 481M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is TMY 481M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMY 481M shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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