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VLX 686X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,467 mi
Last recorded31,467 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLX 686X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 31,467 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 30,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,602 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 29,602 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,171 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 28,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2020 27,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 27,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,852 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 23,218 miles

rear road springs insecure when vehicle raised

Fail 28 Jan 2016 23,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,611 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 19,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,823 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,984 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 13,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,534 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,439 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 9,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,515 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 5,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 2,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 269 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?

Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
3,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,278
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,128
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 976
fog lamp not working 719
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VLX 686X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 Tr 7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLX 686X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tr 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLX 686X registered?

VLX 686X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 November 1981.

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