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TYM 497M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,408 mi
Last recorded43,408 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYM 497M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,408 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,305 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2016 43,165 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 43,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

leaks from engine/gearbox and rear diff

Pass 28 May 2014 42,977 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 4,297 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 42,929 miles

both rear antiroll bar bushes are starting to crack

bottom coolant hose is perished slightly but not leaking

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Fail 17 May 2012 42,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

wipers don't operate all the time

Pass 17 May 2012 42,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

wipers don't operate all the time

Pass 27 May 2011 42,809 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 27 May 2011 42,809 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 19 May 2010 42,569 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 42,208 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 42,173 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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TYM 497M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TYM 497M, 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 TYM 497M registered?

TYM 497M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 August 1973.

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The MOT history for TYM 497M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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