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TYY 16M

1973 Triumph T120

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,076 mi
Last recorded30,076 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph T12021,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYY 16M
MakeTriumph
ModelT120
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,066 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T120?

Based on 5,128 MOT tests across 844 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
844
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 9
Horn not working 8
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TYY 16M is a 1973 Triumph T120 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Triumph T120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 21,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph T120 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYY 16M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T120 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph T120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYY 16M registered?

TYY 16M is a 1973 Triumph T120, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is TYY 16M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYY 16M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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